{"id":116176,"date":"2025-01-29T19:09:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T18:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=116176"},"modified":"2025-01-29T19:09:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T18:09:18","slug":"damagum-accuses-pdp-leaders-of-complicity-in-partys-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/damagum-accuses-pdp-leaders-of-complicity-in-partys-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Damagum accuses PDP leaders of complicity in party\u2019s crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum has accused some of the party\u2019s leaders including members of the Board of Trustees (BoT), of complicity in the ongoing crisis in the party\u2019s National Working Committee (NWC).<\/p>\n

Damagun who made the allegation cautioned fellow leaders against actions capable of undermining the forthcoming zonal congresses.<\/p>\n

He said this in his opening remarks during the 78th BoT meeting in Abuja.<\/p>\n

The party Chairman whose remarks appeared to be a veiled response to an address earlier presented by the BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara.<\/p>\n

Damagum said, \u201cI want to say this with the highest sense of responsibility, part of this crisis that you see today within the NWC, is propelled by our leaders who are supposed to unite us.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd as the conscience of this party, some of us are also complicit. We should look inwards, and search our conscience. This party is dear to all of us, it is the only thing we have.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s very unfortunate, I would say it the way it is, where people are called, we all know the working of NWC, some of you here have been NWC members.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be sitting down at the chairman only to see my members called by certain leaders to visit certain places, without my knowledge.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach one of you, if you are the chairman, will find it difficult. And I want to use this opportunity to caution us, caution our leaders.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou may have ambition, but you don\u2019t ride on a dead horse to reach your destination. If you create a crisis simply to further your ambition, you may get what you want, but your dream will not be realized, because, by that time, you have injured the horse you are going to ride to that destination.\u201d<\/p>\n

Damagum explained that despite the party\u2019s challenges, it remains the only hope of Nigerians.<\/p>\n

He further said, \u201cWe should sheath our swords, work towards uniting ourselves so that we\u2019ll have a credible vehicle that can challenge what is bedevilling us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking of plans for the forthcoming National Executive Committee meeting which has been postponed a record three times already, the party Chairman said, \u201cAt the last meeting we had with the governors, we all agreed we\u2019ll have NEC.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to assure you that we\u2019ll do everything possible to have this NEC in this February. You are all aware we\u2019ve started the process of zonal congresses.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven at that, I enjoin our leaders to also be mindful of doing anything that can mar these congresses.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s very important to sound this note because whatever we do, is the structure you are building to hold what you have at your hand.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike you said, we are supposed to bring credible people. We\u2019ve had congresses recently in almost 29 states. We have problems in a few states. I think we are getting there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earlier, Chairman of the BoT, Senator Adolphus Wabara said, \u201cPrimarily, let me express my profound disappointment over the crises currently rocking the leadership of the National Working Committee (NWC).<\/p>\n

\u201cAs elder statesmen and women; leaders who hold the trust of the generality of our party members and the public, it is disheartening that these issues have not been resolved.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe failure to resolve these internal conflicts undermines the strength and credibility of our party.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is therefore imperative that the NWC rises above personal interests and places the survival and progress of our great party above all other considerations.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the light of these challenges, I must emphasize the urgent need for a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.<\/p>\n

\u201cI again urge the NWC to honour its words and convene the NEC meeting as scheduled in February 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is pertinent to stress that party members across the country are in earnest expectation that the NEC meeting will hold this February.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NEC remains the highest decision-making body of our party, and we must convene without further delay to address these pressing concerns.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NEC meeting will serve as a platform to reaffirm our shared commitment to the unity, discipline, and ideals that bind us together as members of the PDP.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we prepare to conduct our Zonal Congresses, may I remind us all of the critical importance of electing credible leaders at every level of our party\u2019s structure.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese leaders will serve as the face and voice of the PDP, and they must possess the vision, integrity, and capacity to steer the affairs of the party effectively.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us ensure that the processes are free, fair, and transparent so that the outcome reflects the collective will of our members.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the challenges we face, let me reiterate that the PDP remains the hope of Nigerians. Our nation has endured years of suffering under the poor policies and governance of the All Progressives Congress (APC).<\/p>\n

\u201cNigerians are looking to us as a beacon of hope, and we cannot afford to let them down. We must rebuild trust and offer a credible alternative that prioritizes the welfare of the people.<\/p>\n

\u201cI therefore call on every one of us to set aside personal differences and work collectively to strengthen the PDP.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis party has weathered storms before, and I have no doubt that we will emerge stronger, more united, and ready to fulfil our historic mission of leading Nigeria to a brighter future.\u201d He called for unity within the party.<\/p>\n

Soon after their presentations, the party\u2019s Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom asked the media and non-members of the BoT to leave the hall.<\/p>\n

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