PDP State Chairmen Disown Faction, Reaffirm Loyalty to Damagum Amid Leadership Dispute

The state chairmen of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) have disowned a faction led by Abdulrahman Mohammed and reaffirmed their loyalty to the party's national chairman, Umar Damagum. The 29 state chairmen issued a communiqué on November 6, declaring the faction illegitimate and insisting on Damagum's recognition.

They commended the collaborative leadership of the party and emphasized the need for strict enforcement of party discipline. The chairmen also called for credible and loyal members to participate in the party's upcoming national convention.

The statement highlighted the commitment to unity, transparency, and democracy within the PDP.