The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has stressed the importance of establishing permanent leadership within the party,leadership reports.
Currently, the PDP is led by Acting National Chairman Alh. Ilya Umaru Damagum. Mohammed noted, “The PDP needs permanent leadership because, at present, our brother from the North-East is serving as acting national chairman, which does not align with the party’s constitution.”
He further explained that the party’s constitution mandates that any vacancy should be filled by someone from the region where it was created. “The North Central region has expressed interest in this position, and we have discussed the matter. We will work with the acting national chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) to ensure that the North Central is given the opportunity to assume this responsibility,” he added.
ALSO READ: Barau receives Kano Gov’s aide who dumped NNPP for APC
Governor Mohammed reaffirmed the party’s commitment to its zoning arrangements within the NWC, emphasizing the need to uphold the constitution to promote balance, equity, and inclusiveness. Speaking during a communique after a PDP meeting in Bauchi with the NWC, Mohammed recalled a similar situation following the resignation of Alh. Bamanga Tukur from the North-East, when former Bauchi State Governor Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu became the PDP National Chairman.
The NWC delegation was led by the party’s National Legal Adviser, Kamaluddeen Adeyemi, and included National Publicity Secretary Debo Olagunagbe, National Vice Chairman for the North-East Emmanuel Bovao, National Treasurer Ahmed Yayari, National Women Leader Amina Bryhm, National Financial Secretary W.A. Daniel, Director General of the PDP Governors Forum Agbo Emmanuel, and Consultant Agu Emmanuel.
The delegation praised the PDP Governors’ Forum for its efforts in repositioning the party and for its commitment to deepening democracy in Nigeria. The meeting acknowledged the pivotal role the PDP played in shaping Nigeria’s democracy, citing its 16 years of governance that contributed to economic growth and infrastructure development.
Even in its current role as the leading opposition party, the PDP continues to advocate for good governance, economic recovery, and social justice, ensuring that Nigerians’ aspirations for a better future are met through constructive opposition.
The meeting also stressed the importance of unity and adherence to the founding principles of the PDP, including inclusiveness, respect for the rule of law, and the party’s constitution.
In conclusion, Governor Mohammed confirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in Rivers State.
