Felicia Asuquo, Abuja
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed Ambassador Umar Damagum as the party’s Substantive National Chairman.
The decision was taken on Monday at the party’s 102nd NEC meeting in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The NEC meeting was briefly stopped for the brief swearing in ceremony conducted by the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade.
In his acceptance speech, Damagum thanked other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) for making his work easier.
He also thanked members of NEC for appreciating his efforts in repositioning the party which led to his confirmation.
Damagum was appointed acting national chairman in March 2023 after the suspension of Senator Iyorchia Ayu, a decision later upheld by the court.
Prior to his appointment, Damagum was the PDP National Deputy Chairman (North).
In a communique issued after the meeting, the PDP NEC said Damagum’s confirmation is in recognition of efforts of the national working committee (NWC) under his leadership in stabilising the party.
“NEC hereby ratifies and confirms the appointment of Amb. Iliya Umar Damagum as the substantive national chairman of the party with effect from today, Monday, 25th August, 2025 until the national convention holding at Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, on 15th to 16th November, 2025,” the communique reads.
