by Nkechi Eze
Ahead of its much anticipated NEC meeting, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has passed a vote of confidence on the party’s Acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum.
This was contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, on Wednesday in Abuja.
The decision of the NWC came at the end of its 584th meeting held at the party’s National Secretariat on Tuesday.
The commendation according to the NWC came against the backdrop of efforts and commitment of the Acting National Chairman to stabilise and reposition PDP as the main opposition party in Nigeria.
The Deputy National Chairman (South) Amb. Taofeek Arapaja presided over the motion for vote of confidence on the Acting National Chairman which was moved by the National Vice Chairman (South East) Chief Ali Odefa and seconded by the National Treasurer, Hon. Yayari Mohammed.
“The NWC assures of its commitment in ensuring the continued stability, growth and success of our great Party at all time.” the statement partly stated.