2027: APC Is Harassing And Buying Our Members – PDP Acting Chair, Damagum Says

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has affirmed that disciplinary measures will be taken at the right time against members found to be sabotaging the party's interests.

Recall that the PDP has faced internal crises since the 2023 presidential election, which worsened in 2024 due to disputes over the position of National Secretary.

However, the matter was settled in Samuel Anyanwu’s favour during Monday’s 100th National Executive Committee meeting.

Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday following a PDP National Working Committee meeting held to consolidate party unity after the reinstatement of Anyanwu as National Secretary, Damagum affirmed that the party remains united.

While accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of buying its members, Damagum expressed optimism that those defecting from the party would return.

He stated, “Our leaders have already come together to give us this leadership. This is what you can see in this NWC. And I keep reiterating this is the only party in the country that has lasted this long. We have mastered the act of conflict resolution. We know our problems and we solve it within ourselves.

“To those that are contemplating, they should know that there is no place and there’s nowhere that will be as accommodating as our party. But if they feel otherwise, I will wish them good luck. But I know they will run coming back.

“I want to re-emphasize that if you are a member of the People’s Democratic Party, we are drawing a line for those that go to demarket the party. We will watch them and take appropriate actions at the right time.

“If you believe in this party, you should be an ambassador that protects the fortunes that this party has given to the citizens of this country when it was there.

“To APC, I want to send a message, that you can continue to harass, and buy our members. But the 2027 election is between Nigerians and APC. So, it is better to start now and correct your ways. Hunger, insecurity, arbitrary extortion of Nigerians is more than overwhelming.

“So, we are in a democratic setting. We should hear the yearning of people. Like I said earlier, we are not conquered. We are law-abiding citizens. We deserve to be heard. For democracy to thrive people must say their minds. People should be listened to and policies should be people-oriented. It’s not for the few.”