Umar Damagum
Umar Damagum is the acting national chairman of the PDP, appointed during a court ruling, whose leadership is supported by some factions within the party amidst ongoing tensions.
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Umar Damagum was the former PDP National Chairman before Tanimu Turaki took over.
Turaki appeals as Wike camp cheers
Nigeria· 2026-01-31
Umar Damagum was the former Chairman before the transition to Turaki.
Turaki Faction Slams INEC for BiasNigeria· 2025-12-25
Umar Damagum was the former chairman who handed over to Turaki.
INEC Rejects Turaki's PDP Faction Amid Leadership CrisisNigeria· 2025-12-24
Fayose backed the suspension of the PDP National Chairman, Umar Damagum, by a faction of the party.
party is hopeless without unityNigeria· 2025-11-02
Umar Damagum is the Acting National Chairman of the PDP.
Lamido, Wike camps oppose PDP chairmanship consensus candidaNigeria· 2025-10-26
Umar Damagum is the acting National Chairman of the PDP.
Mark Cautions Atiku, Obi Amid Coalition ShaNigeria· 2025-07-09
Umar Damagum is the PDP Acting National Chairman who emphasized party unity amidst coalition discussions.
Atiku, Obi Join Forces Against TinubuNigeria· 2025-07-03
Umar Damagum is the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party and has affirmed that the party remains united.
PDP Intact, Defectors Face Action, Says DamagumNigeria· 2025-07-02
Umar Damagum confirmed that Anyanwu had been officially reinstated during a press briefing.
Party Reunites for 2027 ElectionsNigeria· 2025-07-01
Umar Damagum announced that Anyanwu has been officially reinstated.
PDP NEC Reinstates Anyanwu as National SecretaryNigeria· 2025-06-30
Umar Damagum’s faction of the NWC claimed the NEC meeting had been postponed.
Factions Clash Over NEC Meeting DateNigeria· 2025-06-30
Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum is involved in the ongoing crisis within the PDP.
Wike vs Makinde Showdown at NEC MeetingNigeria· 2025-06-30
Umar Damagum is the Acting National Chairman of the PDP.
PDP NEC Meeting Holds Monday: Party Leaders ConfirmNigeria· 2025-06-29
Umar Damagum is the acting National Chairman involved in the party's leadership disputes.
Makinde, Wike Clash Over NEC MeetingNigeria· 2025-06-26Umar Damagum was accused by Wike of poor leadership and making illegal orders.
PDP Crisis: Wike Slams Damagum's OrderNigeria· 2025-06-25Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum claimed that Anyanwu had been asked to resume duties.
11 NWC Members Reject Anyanwu's ReturnNigeria· 2025-06-25Damagum described the decisions as a difficult but necessary sacrifice for the advancement of the PDP.
PDP Reinstates Anyanwu, Cancels NEC MeetingNigeria· 2025-06-25
Umar Damagum is the Acting National Chairman of the PDP who addressed journalists after a meeting with INEC.
NEC Convenes Amid Gov, INEC StalemateNigeria· 2025-06-25
Umar Damagum led a delegation of party leaders to discuss issues surrounding the PDP’s National Secretary.
PDP, INEC in Closed-Door Meeting Ahead of NEC MeetingNigeria· 2025-06-24
Damagum distanced the party from Ologunagba’s remarks about INEC, characterising them as his personal views.
PDP Crisis: Metuh, Ologbondiyan Slam DamagumNigeria· 2025-06-24
Umar Damagum is the acting National Chairman of the PDP who clarified the party's position on the INEC's authority.
Governors Meet INEC Amidst NEC TensionsNigeria· 2025-06-24
Umar Damagum is the Acting National Chairman of the PDP who notified INEC about the party's meeting.
NEC Meeting Holds June 30Nigeria· 2025-06-22
Umar Damagum is the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Emergency Talks Avert NEC Meeting CollapseNigeria· 2025-06-18
Umar Damagum labelled the sealing of premises over non-payment of ground rent an act of irresponsibility by the Federal Government.
I'll touch rich tax defaulters, heaven won't fall -WikeNigeria· 2025-06-05
Umar Damagum is appreciated for his efforts as the acting PDP National Chairman.
Ex-Oyo PDP Chair Endorses Makinde for 2027 PresidencyNigeria· 2025-05-30
Umar Damagum is the Acting National Chairman who confirmed the NEC's receipt of resolutions from the South-East Zonal Executive.
PDP NEC under pressure as INEC validates Wike-backed secretaryNigeria· 2025-05-28Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum expressed the PDP's deep concern over the condition of the nation under President Tinubu's administration.
PDP vows to resist APC's 'one-party totalitarian' agendaNigeria· 2025-05-27Umar Damagum is the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party who condemned the closure of the party's headquarters.
FCTA shuts PDP, FIRS, NAPTIP headquartersNigeria· 2025-05-27
Umar Damagum is the acting National Chairman of the PDP.
Govs, BoT reconvene as NEC meeting stallsNigeria· 2025-05-27
Umar Damagum is the Acting National Chairman making efforts to ensure the NEC meeting holds.
S’East caucus gives Saraki panel truce conditionNigeria· 2025-05-25
