National Executive Committee of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, on Monday, confirmed Ambassador Umar Damagum as the party’s Substantive National Chairman.
PDP took this decision at its ongoing 102nd NEC meeting in Abuja.
The NEC meeting was briefly halted to enable Damagum to be sworn into office. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade.
Damagum in his acceptance speech, thanked other members of the National Working Committee for making his work easier.
The PDP Chairman also thanked members of NEC for appreciating his efforts in repositioning the party, resulting in his confirmation.
