Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, has stated that he supports the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors’ decision to remove Umar Damagum from his position as interim national chairman. This decision was made for the purpose of removing Damagum from his post.
Following the announcement that Damagum will be removed from his position, the PDP Governors’ Forum made the announcement. This action was taken in order to simplify the process of appointing a member from North Central, which is in compliance with the constitution of the party.
According to the statement that they made, it was anticipated that a representative from North Central would take over for the former national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, who was removed from his position in 2022. This was stated in the statement. The statement that they made included this particular statement.
Nevertheless, the leadership crisis that has been taking place within the party has become much more severe as a direct result of the choice that was made. A number of governors have expressed their support for Damagum, which is the reason for this consequence.
In a statement that was released , Mallam Olawale Rasheed, who serves as the governor’s spokesperson, stated that he is “by the resolution of the PDP Governors’ Forum of which I am an integral part.” The governor, Adeleke, was the one who delivered message. His opinion on the topic was intended to be communicated through this statement, which was made in order to convey that perspective.
In the event that an elected chairman is needed to stand down from their position, the Constitution of our illustrious party, which explains the succession process in a manner that is crystal clear, is something that I have a firm belief in.
During this crucial juncture, it is of the utmost importance that our party continues to uphold its steadfast adherence to the Constitution and that it does so consistently throughout the entire process.While making his statement, he made it clear that this is the approach that could be taken in order to form a political party that is accountable to its constituents.