By Segun Adewale in Bauchi
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum says preparations for the party’s national convention are moving smoothly, describing it as a step to reinforce unity and refocus party direction.
Ambassador Damagum who stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Bauchi Friday, explained that the party has put in place committees to ensure a peaceful and transparent convention stressing that internal disagreements have been resolved to allow delegates focus on shaping the party’s collective future direction.
He noted that the convention will serve as a defining moment for the PDP, providing an opportunity to reposition the party ahead of future elections and reengage Nigerians who are seeking credible political alternatives nationwide.
The National Chairman appealed to citizens, party supporters, and stakeholders to rally behind PDP’s objectives, emphasizing the need for unity and collective commitment as the convention approaches, stating that participation will strengthen decisions taken during the exercise.
He maintained that the PDP remains positioned to present an agenda that addresses governance challenges, adding that the convention will reaffirm the party’s resolve to offer Nigerians a credible leadership alternative in the political landscape.
Ambassador Umar Damagum further assured that the party will continue engaging members and supporters across the country to sustain momentum before and after the convention, stressing that dialogue is essential for strengthening democratic participation within the party.
