The move to remove Damagum has split the PDP governors, with the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, leading six other governors pushing for Damagum’s ouster.
With Mohammed are Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke; Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki; Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri; Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori; and Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno.
Meanwhile, four other governors, led by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who are allies of Wike, are opposed to Damagum’s removal.
Sunday PUNCH reported that following the escalation of the party’s internal crisis over the weekend, the PDP governors convened an emergency meeting for today (Monday).
The former Osun State governor, however, wondered who would give such a direction, given the factionalisation of the party’s leadership...
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