Ibadan: At its 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) formally ratified Ambassador Umar Damagun as substantive National Chairman.
This move ended months of uncertainty over the party’s leadership and drew wide applause from delegates.
Hon. Tony Abineri, Chairman, Edo Chapter of the PDP and leader of the Forum of State Chairmen, moved the motion for Damagun’s ratification as PDP chairman on behalf of other delegates.
The motion was seconded by Edward Marshal, another prominent party chieftain, in adherence to Section 32 of the PDP Constitution (as amended).
“I hereby move the motion for the ratification of Amb—Umar Damagum as the substantive national chairman of our great party.
“This action is in accordance with Section 32 of the PDP Constitution (as amended),” he said.
The announcement drew widespread applause, signalling broad support for the decision.
The ratification ended prolonged speculations over the party’s national leadership, which had been in flux amid earlier factional disputes.
The party also announced the dissolution of its structure at the ward, local government, and state levels in five states.
The five states are Imo, Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Abia, and Rivers.
A total of 2,745 accredited delegates are currently casting their votes for other party positions, having excluded delegates from the five states.
