Nearly three months after the expiration of their tenure, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues to recognise Umar Damagun as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), highlighting the lingering leadership uncertainty within Nigeria’s main opposition party.
This development comes as efforts to reconcile warring factions within the PDP remain stalled, raising fresh concerns about the party’s unity ahead of future political contests.
Investigations reveal that the much-anticipated peace process between the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) and the faction backed by Nyesom Wike under the National Caretaker Committee (NCC) has yet to commence.
Sources within the Turaki camp disclosed that internal consultations are ongoing among loyalists to harmonise their position before formal reconciliation talks begin.
According to a party insider, key figures including Bala Mohammed and Seyi Makinde are spearheading discussions aimed at presenting a unified stance.
“We are holding strategic meetings and remain optimistic that the reconciliation process will eventually yield positive outcomes,” the source said.
Meanwhile, Wike’s camp is reportedly pushing for the inclusion of former Senate President Bukola Saraki in the reconciliation committee. However, Saraki is currently out of the country observing the Lesser Hajj (Umrah) and is expected back around Eid al-Fitr.
Further checks on INEC’s official records show that, aside from Damagun, other former party officials—including Samuel Anyanwu (Secretary), Ahmed Yayale Mohammed (Treasurer), and Kamaldeen Ajibade (Legal Adviser) remain listed in their previous roles.
The delay in both reconciliation and official updates signals ongoing structural and political tensions within the PDP, leaving its future direction uncertain.