The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is witnessing a sharp division among its governors over the leadership of Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. The governors are split into pro-Damagum and anti-Damagum factions, reflecting a growing internal rift within the party.
Leading the pro-Damagum camp are governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, and Agbu Kefas of Taraba State. These governors, closely aligned with former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, are reportedly working to sustain Damagum’s leadership and strengthen Wike’s influence over the PDP structure in Rivers State.
On the other hand, the anti-Damagum faction includes governors Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, and Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State. These governors are aligned with the PDP Governors’ Forum, led by Governor Fubara.
Meanwhile, Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State have taken neutral stances, opting not to engage in the factional conflict.
A party insider confirmed the division, saying, “Wike is not alone. He enjoys the support of Makinde and governors from Taraba, Plateau, and surprisingly, Adamawa. On the other side, you have governors of Rivers, Delta, Osun, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom, with Zamfara and Enugu remaining indifferent.”
This growing rift threatens to deepen the internal crisis within the PDP, as key governors take sides over the future of Damagum’s leadership.
