Damagum Can’t Legitimately Complete Ayu’s Term, PDP National Chairman Must Come From The North Central – Ologbondiyan

[Oladipo Abiola]

The immediate past National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has insisted that the North Central must produce the party’s substantive National Chairman.​

According to him, the acting National Chairman of the PDP, Illyasu Umar Damagum, cannot legitimately complete the tenure of Senator Iyorchia Ayu.

Ologbondiyan, therefore, urged the members of the PDP from the North Central to maintain their demand for the party’s National Chairman position, adding that their agitation is in line with the party’s constitution, based on Section 47 (6) of the PDP Constitution, amended in 2017.

Naija News understands the former PDP spokesperson made the submission during a recent meeting with PDP youth from the North Central region.

He asserted that their demand is “constitutional, legitimate, and aligned with democratic principles of equity, fair play, and justice.”

He highlighted that the zone enjoys broad support from various party organs and other regions, reinforcing the legitimacy of their claim based on Section 47 (6) of the PDP Constitution, amended in 2017.

“If there were any constitutional alteration, Ambassador Damagum would not hold the position of Acting National Chairman but would be the substantive National Chairman. His acting status signifies that the office is vacant and must be filled by a representative from the North Central,” Ologbondiyan stated.

He stressed that the party’s zoning framework allocated leadership positions among geopolitical zones and called on party leaders and stakeholders to uphold truth and justice and reject sit-tight politicians within the party.

He emphasized the necessity for the PDP National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, 24th October 2024, to proceed as planned, reinforcing the North Central’s commitment to its constitutional rights within the PDP.

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