The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) is set to present a report this Thursday, detailing members who participated in anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections.
This information was confirmed by a senior NWC member who wished to remain anonymous.
In a recent discussion with The PUNCH, a PDP leader clarified that the list, which will be submitted to the National Executive Committee (NEC), is not intended as a punitive measure. Instead, it will serve as a basis for the disciplinary committee to identify individuals and recommend suitable sanctions based on their roles.
The report will first be submitted to the NEC, then forwarded to the disciplinary committee for review. The committee’s recommendations will subsequently be returned to the NEC.
In addition to the anti-party report, another key topic likely to be discussed at the NEC meeting is the tenure of the party’s acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and whether he should continue in his role or be replaced.
On March 26, the PDP’s national leadership instructed the chairmen of all 36 state chapters and the Federal Capital Territory to identify members who were involved in anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections. This directive was given by the PDP National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, during a meeting with state chairmen in Abuja.
It is speculated that former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and the G5-Governors who openly opposed the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, may be included in the list to be submitted to the NEC this Thursday.
Regarding Damagum’s position, an anonymous NWC member stated that the issue of the party’s national chairman will not be on the agenda due to an ongoing court case. Once the case is settled out of court, it will be referred back to the North Central for recommendations.
Currently, there are no vacancies in the NWC. As such, the NEC cannot confirm a replacement for Ayu nor can they confirm Damagum as the substantive chairman. He will continue to act in his current capacity.
The caucus’s agenda includes discussing state congresses, seeking ratification of decisions made by the NWC, and forming a committee to address reconciliation and disciplinary matters.
