PDP Suspends Spokesman, Legal Adviser

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has suspended its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN.

Since 2023, the PDP has been dealing with internal conflicts, with Ologunagba and Ajibade recently becoming prominent figures, urging the National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to follow the party’s constitution in daily operations.

According to a statement from the PDP National Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom, released early Friday, the party has set up a committee led by Deputy National Chairman (South) Taofeek Arapaja to investigate the concerns raised against the officers, in line with the party’s Constitution.

The statement reads: “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) arising from its 593rd Meeting today, Thursday, October 10, 2024, has directed the National Publicity Secretary (NPS), Hon Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser (NLA), Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, to step aside.

“As a result, the NWC constituted a committee to be chaired by the Deputy National Chairman (South) H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, to investigate the issues raised against the officers in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Party.”

“Following the NWC’s Decision, it directed their respective deputies (DNPS and DNLA) to assume office in acting capacity with effect from Friday, October 11, 2024, pending the conclusion of investigation by the Committee. The officers are: Ibrahim Abdullahi Manga, Acting National Publicity Secretary and Okechukwu Osuoha, Acting National Legal Adviser.

“The NWC enjoins all leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming members, and supporters of our great Party to remain focused and committed as it pilots the day-to-day affairs of the PDP for its greater good.”