Ahmed Mohammed Assumes Office as PDP Acting National Chairman, Calls for North Central Zone to Nominate Chairmanship Candidate.
Ahmed Yayari Mohammed has officially taken over as the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement and inaugural address on Sunday, Mohammed accepted the appointment, promising to lead the party in strict adherence to its constitution.
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He urged the North Central Zone, which is constitutionally entitled to fill the vacant position of former National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, to submit a nominee for the role. The nominee is to be prepared for consideration and approval during the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on October 24, 2024.
Addressing recent internal challenges within the PDP, Mohammed emphasized the need for reflection on the party’s management, especially in its role as the main opposition party. He highlighted concerns about personal interests superseding party interests, which has affected the PDP’s performance at the national level.
He acknowledged the overwhelming support from party members and pledged to strengthen the PDP through a renewed commitment to equity, fairness, and justice. Under his leadership, the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) aims to restore confidence and rekindle hope among members, particularly the youth and critical stakeholders.
Mohammed stressed that his leadership would focus on organizing the long-overdue NEC meeting to reposition the PDP as a strong opposition party, ready to play an effective role in Nigeria’s democratic development.
He called for cooperation from PDP governors, the Board of Trustees (BoT), National Assembly members, and other key stakeholders to ensure the party’s revival and success moving forward.