The PDP's internal crisis escalates as Acting Chairman Illiya Damagum suspends National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade. In response, Ologunagba's faction retaliates by suspending Damagum and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, highlighting deep divisions that threaten the party's stability ahead of upcoming elections.
The ongoing turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified as factions within its National Working Committee (NWC) engage in a bitter power struggle, resulting in multiple suspensions. Illiya Damagum, the acting National Chairman, suspended National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade due to alleged misconduct and insubordination.
In retaliation, Ologunagba's faction suspended Damagum and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, accusing them of actions detrimental to the party’s interests, especially regarding a legal case involving former PDP members who switched to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This exchange underscores the deepening divisions within the party, as members publicly blame each other, revealing a lack of unity.
Chinwe Nnorom, the National Director of Publicity, confirmed these suspensions and noted that a committee led by Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja, will investigate the claims against the suspended officials. As these factions continue to clash, the PDP's stability remains in jeopardy, raising concerns about its role as a viable opposition party in Nigeria's political arena.
With elections on the horizon, the need for reconciliation and a cohesive strategy within the PDP is increasingly urgent. This ongoing struggle reflects the significant challenges the party faces as it attempts to regain its footing and political relevance amidst internal conflict.
