The Digest:
A faction of the PDP's National Working Committee, led by National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, has suspended the party's National Chairman, Umar Damagum, escalating the party's internal crisis. The group also suspended the party's spokesperson and four other officials, appointing an acting chairman in a dramatic power struggle linked to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
Key Points:
- A PDP faction led by Samuel Anyanwu suspended National Chairman Umar Damagum.
- The group also suspended the National Publicity Secretary and four other top officials.
- The faction appointed Mohammed Abdulrahman as Acting National Chairman.
- This move is a direct counter to Damagum's faction, which suspended Anyanwu hours earlier.
- The crisis unfolded after a court order halted the party's planned national convention.
- The power struggle reflects deep divisions between factions loyal to and opposed to Nyesom Wike.
- The suspended officials were referred to a disciplinary committee for possible expulsion.
Sources: The Cable
