- PDP’s acting National Chairman, Amb Umar Damagum, voices concern over potential anarchy if justice is denied in off-cycle elections
- Damagum laments electoral violence and loss of confidence, urging aggrieved parties to seek legal redress for grievances
The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb Umar Damagum, has expressed concern that Nigeria could descend into anarchy if justice continues to elude the people during off-cycle elections. In a press conference at the party headquarters following the conclusion of off-season elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states, Damagum decried the violence, intimidation, and high-handedness characterizing the elections.
Damagum, flanked by other members of the National Working Committee (NWC), stated that the election outcomes confirmed the derailment of the electoral body from its intended path. He lamented the loss of confidence in the electoral process, emphasizing that voters were disenfranchised due to the complicity of some agencies supposed to ensure fair elections.
He warned of the potential for anarchy if justice continues to be elusive, expressing doubts about the fairness of the lawful means available. Damagum urged those who felt cheated in the elections to pursue their grievances through legal channels, despite concerns about the dispensation of justice.
Regarding the party’s internal situation, Damagum assured members of the NWC’s commitment to maintaining the party’s unity. He called on members to reflect on their roles before, during, and after the elections and to exercise caution in their statements, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection for the party’s cohesion.
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