PDP Appoints Substantive National Chairman

PDP has appointed a substantive national chairman.

Newsone Nigeria reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party, has officially confirmed Umar Damagum as its substantive National Chairman.

PDP resolved at its 102nd National Executive Committee meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, that Damagum, who has served as Acting National Chairman for over a year, be elevated to substantive Chairman ahead of the National Elective Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Kamaldeen Ajibade, PDP National Legal Adviser, administered the oath of office to him.