- Governors elected on the platform of the PDP are divided over Umar Damagum continuing as acting national chairman of the party, but at least four are known to be pro-Damagum
- Damagum is an ally of Nyesom Wike, immediate-past governor of Rivers state and minister of the FCT
- Legit.ng reports that a vote of confidence passed on Damagum in April 2024 has not eradicated the PDP’s protracted crisis
Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria.
FCT, Abuja – Nyesom Wike, immediate-past governor of Rivers and minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), is reportedly backing Umar Damagum, the embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
