PDP G-60 lawmakers insist Damagum steps down, refuse to endorse replacement

A faction of of lawmakers in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) known as the G-60 has distanced itself from endorsing a candidate to replace the embattled acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum.

In a statement released on Wednesday by Ikenga Ugochinyere, their spokesperson, the G-60 said they held an online meeting on Tuesday where the issue of supporting a candidate arose.

However, they decided to remain “on the path of advocacy for the right thing to be done” rather than backing a specific individual.