The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has denied reports of his resignation, describing them as false and the handiwork of mischief-makers.
In a statement released on Saturday, Nuru Shehu Jos, Personal Assistant to the Acting National Chairman, dismissed the rumors as fake news deliberately spread to mislead the public and destabilize the party.
he clarified that Ambassador Damagum has not stepped down from his position, emphasizing 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 Damagum 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 urged PDP members, stakeholders, and supporters to ignore the fake news, assuring them that the party remains strong and focused.
“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 development comes amid intensified political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the PDP works to strengthen its internal structures and reposition itself as a formidable opposition force.
