The acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Iliya Damagum, has finally addressed the ongoing crisis in the main opposition party.
According to Damagun, he inherited the challenges and is working tirelessly to facilitate the healing process as he acknowledged the party’s fragmentation and internal conflicts.
However, he faces criticism for the party’s failure to address internal divisions and prepare for the 2027 elections.
Speaking in a recent interview with Daily Trust, Damagum emphasized his role in taking the blame for the party’s shortcomings, ensuring the PDP remains indivisible.
It would be recalled that the PDP has undergone three leadership changes in the past year, with Damagum being asked to remain in his role as acting chairman.
The party is divided into factions led by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Nyesom Wike, and potentially Bala Mohammed, each with differing demands and aspirations.
The North-central zone is demanding Damagum’s removal, while 60 federal lawmakers have threatened to leave the party if he doesn’t resign.
Despite temporary stabilization, concerns linger about the party’s ability to reorganize and improve performance in the 2027 elections.
Recent departures from the party, including Anyim Pius Anyim and Emeka Ihedioha, have further complicated the situation.