The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at an emergency meeting today, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 named an acting National Chairman for the party.
This is in acknowledgement of the Order pronounced by the Benue State High Court, on 27th day of March 2023 with regards to the Chairmanship position of the Party.
After a careful consideration of the Court Order and in line with Section 45 (2) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017), the NWC resolved that the Deputy National Chairman (North) His Excellency, Amb. Umar Ililya Damagum assumes the National Chairmanship of the Party in acting capacity with effect from today, Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
The NWC charged all leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming members and supporters of the Party to remain calm and united at this critical time.
Rextun City Updates reported that a High Court in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, had restrained embattled Ayu from parading himself as chairman of the party pending the determination of the substantive suit which has been adjourned to April 17, 2023 for hearing.
Ayu was suspended late last week for anti-party activities in the wake of the party’s loss in the presidential election.
