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There are no signs yet from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) about a consensus replacement for Alhaji Bamanga Tukur who resigned as national chairman on Thursday.
But it is expected that a successor will emerge tomorrow.
This has sparked an intense horse-trading within the party’s hierarchy.
The search team saddled with the responsibility of recommending two names to the PDP National Executive Committee which is reconvening tomorrow is said to be particularly under immense pressure to deliver.
Party leaders broke into caucuses last night for consultations on the next chairman of the party.
But of note was the opposition swelling up against SenatorIdris Umar, Minister of Transport and the supposed preference of the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan.
Sources said that some political interests in his native Gombe State were not disposed to lending him their support.
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Source: The Nation Newspaper
But it is expected that a successor will emerge tomorrow.
This has sparked an intense horse-trading within the party’s hierarchy.
The search team saddled with the responsibility of recommending two names to the PDP National Executive Committee which is reconvening tomorrow is said to be particularly under immense pressure to deliver.
Party leaders broke into caucuses last night for consultations on the next chairman of the party.
But of note was the opposition swelling up against SenatorIdris Umar, Minister of Transport and the supposed preference of the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan.
Sources said that some political interests in his native Gombe State were not disposed to lending him their support.
Click here to read more
Source: The Nation Newspaper
