Accusations against Damagun are baseless – Dingyadi

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto

The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Dingyadi, has described the allegations circulated by “some disgruntled enemies of the party’s unity” as baseless rumours.

The PDP National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, was accused of supporting some members of the party for the substantive post of the National Secretary.

Dingyadi condemned those accusing the chairman of sabotaging the National Working Committee’s decisions on the party’s national secretary issues.

Speaking with *The Daily Sun*, Dingyadi said it is unbecoming and unbearable to accuse Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, who has worked tirelessly to uplift the party’s standard, uniting the same National Working Committee members to sustain the party’s cohesion when many failed to do so.

“Damagum has been instrumental in uniting the party leadership, making it a more formidable force for its existence after the 2023 general elections.”

Contrary to claims, Dingyadi said the party chairman was not in Abuja on the day in question, coinciding with Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s return to Wadata House.

The Senior Special Assistant said Damagum faced attacks from certain groups within the party, particularly from the northern region, sponsored by some people who want to impose on PDP “a rubber-stamp leadership” that can do their dirty bidding to strangle anybody who disagrees with them.

“However, despite these challenges, Damagum has succeeded in sustaining the party’s growth, political understanding, and cohesion.

“As the acting National Chairman, Damagum has demonstrated his dedication to the party’s unity and growth without fear or favour.

“He has travelled extensively, organised meetings, and referred disciplinary cases to the reconciliatory action committee, rather than allowing suspensions or expulsions for selfish interests.”

Dingyadi added that no matter what pundits do, they should remember that Damagum remains a bonafide member of the National Working Committee and all other organs that have constitutional backing.