Governors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the National Working Committee (NWC) have resolved to remove Iliya Umar Damagun as acting National Chairman.

Bauchi State Governor and PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman, Bala Mohammed, revealed the decision after meeting with the NWC.

Damagun, a staunch loyalist of Nyesom Wike, took over as acting Chairman following Iyorchia Ayu’s removal in June 2023.

However, Governor Mohammed deemed Damagun’s continued leadership a “constitutional aberration,” citing the party’s constitution.

He said, “My brother from the North East is acting as the National Chairman and it is a constitutional aberration because according to our Constitution, any vacancy that exists of leadership position should return where it is created

“We know the North Central has been craving for it and we have discussed the issue and would work with that as the chairman, the National Working Committee and the Party to ensure that the North Central is given the opportunity to assume that responsibility.

“The North East also benefited from such constitutional arrangements after the resignation of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. Former Governor Ahmadu Muazu became the National Chairman of the PDP. It is not something that is in contention by the grace of God.”