The Ag. National Chairman of the PDP, Amb. Umar Damagun has dissociated the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party from a recent statement made on the coming National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party and the INEC by the national Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba.
Damagun in a statement on Tuesday said Ologunagba was not authorised by the party’s NWC to make the statements.
Ologunagba had during an interaction with some journalists commented on the scheduled 100th NEC meeting of the party 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the purported position of the Party regarding communications from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
However, Damagun, said the comment by Hon. Debo Ologunagba was made without the authority or approval of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.
He said: “The comments was made prematurely and without due consultation, especially in light of the fact that a meeting has already been scheduled for Tuesday, 24th June 2025 between the party leaders, stakeholder, the Ag. National Chairman of PDP and the Chairman of INEC to address the concerns raised in the letter sent to our Party.
“It is shocking and unfortunate that such a sensitive matter was addressed publicly without recourse to establish internal processes or the leadership of the Party.
“In my capacity as the Ag. National Chairman, I wish to make it categorically clear that the views
expressed by Hon. Ologunagba in that press interactions are entirely his personal opinions and do not represent the official position of the PDP.
“Regrettably, this is not the first time that Hon. Ologunagba has acted unilaterally, disregarding the collective decision-making structures of the Party.
“While the Party remains committed to defending its internal autonomy and resisting undue interference from external forces, it must do so in a responsible and unified manner.
“Our strength lies in our unity, discipline, and adherence to due process.
“The PDP remains committed to conducting its 100th NEC meeting in accordance with constitutional provisions and democratic norms.
“However, we will do so with collective consensus and proper coordination, not through the lens of personal posturing.
“We appreciate the support and vigilance of all party faithful and assure the public that the leadership of the PDP is fully engaged in resolving this matter responsibly and transparently.”
(vitalnewsngr.com)
