ABUJA, Nigeria – The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagun, has denied reports of his resignation, describing them as false and the work of mischief-makers.
In a statement released on Saturday, March 15, 2025, by Nuru Shehu Jos, his Personal Assistant, the party dismissed the rumours as fake news aimed at misleading the public and destabilising the party.
The PDP clarified that Damagun has not stepped down from his position, emphasising that the party’s constitution guarantees the National Chairman a four-year term in the first instance.
“Our attention has been drawn to a fabricated report claiming that Ambassador Umar Damagun has resigned. This is nothing but fake news orchestrated to create confusion,” the statement read.
The party also refuted claims that Arise News was the source of the false resignation report, urging the public to disregard the misleading information.
The PDP warned those behind the false reports to cease spreading misinformation or risk facing legal consequences.
“We insist that this malicious content against Ambassador Damagun is false, defamatory, and a criminal act. The law will soon catch up with those responsible for this mischief,” the statement added.
The party called on its members, stakeholders, and supporters to ignore the fake news, assuring them that the PDP remains strong and focused under Damagun’s leadership.
“We call on all members of the PDP—elders, stakeholders, youth, and women’s groups—to disregard this fake news and remain united. The party remains firm under the leadership of Ambassador Damagun,” the statement said.
The development comes amid intensified political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the PDP works to strengthen its internal structures and reposition itself as a formidable opposition force.
