Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has issued a stern warning to party members to desist from actions that could damage the image and unity of the party, calling instead for loyalty, discipline, and a collective commitment to the party’s values.
Damagum gave the warning on Monday while delivering his opening remarks at the 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party held at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja.
The meeting brought together governors, National Working Committee (NWC) members, and representatives of key party organs to discuss critical internal matters and chart the PDP’s future direction.
“If you truly love this party, now is the time to channel your energy into promoting its strengths and values, rather than undermining it. Unless, of course, you are among those who have been contracted to destroy our party. Let me be clear: enough is enough,” Damagum said in a strongly worded address.
He acknowledged the recent wave of internal tension that has rocked the party, pointing to a controversial issue that sparked division among members.
While he refrained from going into specifics, Damagum hinted that the party had made a tough decision after extensive deliberation.
“The issue that recently caused tension and division within our ranks has been thoroughly discussed, and a decision has been reached.”
“Unfortunately, it was a painful one, and I will not delve into the details now. We will address this further at the appropriate time,” he stated.
Amid speculations that the NEC meeting was merely an extended caucus session, Damagum clarified that the gathering was formally convened in line with the PDP’s constitution and for regulatory compliance.
“After extensive consultations with our leaders, governors, and leaders of various party organs, we have decided to proceed with this NEC meeting. This is our NEC, and it will focus on one key agenda item to ensure we remain compliant with regulatory requirements and avoid any complications,” he explained.
Reiterating the need for members to refrain from engaging in public acts that could tarnish the PDP’s reputation, Damagum warned that external forces could be exploiting internal cracks for sabotage.
“I want to reiterate my welcome to all of you and urge party faithful to refrain from arbitrarily demarketing our party. The strength of our party lies in our ability to resolve our issues in our own unique way,” he added.
Concluding his remarks, the acting chairman reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the party’s internal cohesion and integrity, promising that the outcomes of the NEC meeting would be communicated transparently.
“Once we conclude our meeting, we will brief the media accordingly,” Damagum assured.
