PDP Members Express Concerns Over Damagum’s Secret Meeting With Tinubu In London As Party Suffers Unending Defeats 

PDP Members Express Concerns Over Damagum’s Secret Meeting With Tinubu In London As Party Suffers Unending Defeats 

 

 

The embattled Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Ilyasu Damagum, has come under fire following allegations of a secret meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in London.

 

The accusations, raised by former National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, have sparked intense debate over the future of the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

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Ologbondiyan, while addressing the G12-Renaissance Group of the PDP in Abuja on Sunday, expressed grave concerns about Damagum’s leadership, which he claimed has led to repeated electoral losses for the party.

 

 

Citing the party’s defeat in the recently concluded Ondo State governorship election, he warned that unless the PDP urgently elects a substantive National Chairman from the North Central, as stipulated by Section 47(6) of its 2017 Constitution, the party risks further decline.

 

“The consistent losses of the PDP in off-season elections are a clear reflection of the dismal performance of Amb. Damagum,” Ologbondiyan stated. “It is reprehensible that the Acting National Chairman is supervising the dishevelling of the party.”

 

Ologbondiyan further alleged that Damagum lacks the commitment to ensuring the party’s success, pointing to rumors of a clandestine meeting between the PDP chairman and President Tinubu as a possible indicator of ulterior motives. “How can the head of the leading opposition party be accused of meeting secretly with the President of the ruling government, and he has no response to provide?” he questioned.

 

The former spokesman also highlighted the importance of the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 28, emphasizing that it is critical for the party to replace Damagum with a substantive chairman to restore confidence among members and supporters.

 

“If a substantive National Chairman is not restored, the PDP may face the same fate in upcoming elections in Anambra, Ekiti, and Osun as it did in Kogi, Imo, and Ondo,” he cautioned.

 

The allegations have further deepened divisions within the PDP, with some party members calling for a thorough investigation into the claims of Damagum’s meeting with Tinubu. Many believe that if proven true, the incident could undermine the credibility of the party as a viable opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

 

Ologbondiyan concluded by urging party leaders to act decisively to rescue the PDP from what he described as the “stranglehold” of Damagum and his alleged backers. “The PDP must be revitalized to perform its role as an effective opposition party,” he said.

 

PDP Support Group Queries Damagun’s Secret Meeting With Tinubu In London

 

The Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Iliya Damagum , has come under criticism over an alleged meeting with President Ahmed Tinubu in London.

 

Middlebelt PDP Youth Support Group in a press statement signed by Comrade Ogwu Abel, said the acting national chairman is been used by Forces in the All Progressive Congress (APC) to fustrate and cause crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

 

“We are aware of the plot to distablise the PDP ahead of 2027 and it is unfortunate that the acting national chairman of our great party leading this agenda”.

 

 

“It is not longer news, he has been seen on several occasions acting against the interest of the party and have continually taking side with the enemies of the party”.

 

“At a time Nigerians are been pooverised by the APC , he is not forthcoming on issues or taking a stand for the masses of Nigeria which is what the PDP stands for, He is silent and have now chosen to meet secretly with the president to perfect the APC’s Plan”.

 

“It is now clear why those who have clearly practice anti-party can not be sanctioned, we are calling on the removal of the acting chairman as we no longer have confidence in his leadership. We are calling on the stakeholders to act as soon as possible”.

 

“Nigeria is in dire need of a Messiah and with the likes of Damagun piloting the affairs of the party, the PDP has no chance come 2027”; the group said.