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Umar Damagum has been confirmed as the substantive National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, until its elective national convention slated for Ibadan, Oyo State, on
November 15 and 16, 2025
The confirmation by the party’s National Executive Committee, NEC, was one of the key resolutions reached during the ongoing 102nd NEC meeting held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
Damagum was administered the oath of office by the party’s National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, in accordance with Article 65 of the PDP Constitution.
In his acceptance speech, Damagum thanked the leadership of the party for the confidence reposed in him and the National Working Committee, NWC.
“Before now, I thought all we were doing was not being appreciated,” he said.
“This gesture is not just for me, but for the entire NWC. I owe it to them.
“To have navigated this party this far, we came in at a time when things were very hard, but to the glory of God, we are still intact as one indivisible party.”
Damagum became the acting national chairman on March 28, 2023, following a Benue State High Court order that confirmed the removal of former Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu.
He had served as the PDP Deputy National Chairman (North) before his appointment.
