The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu has stepped down from his position.
ThisNigeria learnt that the National Executive Council of the party asked Ayu to step down as chairman.
NEC’s decision may not be unconnected to the restraining order issued against Ayu to stop parading himself as chairman following his suspension by the Benue chapter of the party.
Meanwhile, the Deputy National Chairman of the PDP (North), Umar Damagum has been appointed the acting chairman of the party.
National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba made the announcement during a press conference at the PDP national secretariat on Tuesday.
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He said “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at an emergency meeting today, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 acknowledge the Order of the Benue State High Court, dated March 27, 2023 with regards to the Chairmanship position of our great Party.
“After a careful consideration of the Court Order and in line with Section 45 (2) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017), the NWC resolved that the Deputy National Chairman (North) His Excellency, Amb. Umar Ililya Damagum assumes the National Chairmanship of our Party in acting capacity with effect from today, Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
“The NWC charges all leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming members and supporters of our great Party to remain calm and united at this critical time.”
