PDP NEC Endorses Zoning Arrangement, Confirms Damagum As National Chairman 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during its 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting today reaffirmed critical party decisions and leadership appointments in preparation for the 2025 Elective National Convention.

The NEC approved the zoning framework for national offices, maintaining current regional allocations and setting the stage for the party’s presidential candidate in 2027 to emerge from the Southern region.

According to a communique presented by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP on Monday, Amb. Iliya Umar Damagum was confirmed as the substantive National Chairman, charged with steering the party towards a successful convention slated for November in Ibadan.

The committee also condemned recent actions by the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of undermining democratic processes through intimidation and excessive security deployment in recent by-elections. The PDP pledged to defend democracy and work toward regaining governance in 2027.

The next NEC meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025.

Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, who presented the official communique detailing the resolutions added that yhe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting today, Monday, August 25, 2025, at which key decisions were taken regarding party structure, leadership, and the upcoming 2025 Elective National Convention.

The NEC expressed satisfaction with the preparedness of the Party’s organs, chapters, and structures ahead of the National Convention scheduled for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The committee commended the efforts of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Board of Trustees, National Working Committee, and National Assembly Caucus in ensuring the success of the convention.

A major highlight of the meeting was the approval of the National Convention Zoning Committee’s report. The NEC resolved that all current national office positions will remain zoned within their respective Northern and Southern regions. Importantly, while the position of National Chairman remains in the Northern region, the PDP’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election will be zoned to the Southern region. The regions were also tasked to micro-zone positions for implementation.

The Constitution Amendment Committee was instructed to circulate the draft amendments to all party organs and chapters for further consultation.

Recognizing stability within the party, the NEC ratified and confirmed Amb. Iliya Umar Damagum as the substantive National Chairman, effective immediately, leading up to the November convention.

The committee strongly condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) for alleged state-backed intimidation and militarization of recent by-elections—particularly in Kaduna, Taraba, and Zamfara states—labeling these actions as attempts to undermine democracy and push Nigeria towards a totalitarian one-party state.

Reaffirming its commitment to democratic principles and the welfare of Nigerians, the PDP assured citizens of its readiness to reclaim power in the 2027 general elections.