By Desire Emmanuel
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, on Wednesday, November 5, stated that the country’s democracy is being dragged through the mud and the citizens now face the risk of foreign interference and security threats that challenge the sovereignty of the country.
Damagum disclosed this during the party’s Board of Trustees meeting at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, saying what Nigeria needs now is leadership that is bold, visionary and only the party can provide it.
He also spoke on the court ruling regarding the November 15 national convention of the party expected to hold in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, describing the ruling as “act of courage.”
He said: “Yesterday, the 4th of November 2025, Justice Akintola delivered a landmark ruling affirming that our party has sufficiently satisfied all provisions of the law and therefore retains the constitutional right to organise its internal democratic processes—specifically, to hold the 2025 Elective National Convention.
“I must confess that what Justice Akintola did in this era of judicial intimidation and moral compromise is an act of courage.
“In a time when some have sought to manipulate our courts and intimidate our judges, it takes bravery to stand for the truth and defend the law. The judgment is not just a victory for our party, but for democracy itself.
“Our democracy is being dragged through the mud, and beyond that, we now face the risk of foreign interference and security threats that challenge our sovereignty. What Nigeria needs now is leadership—bold, visionary leadership—and it must begin with us.
“We do not have to be in power to begin our mission to rescue, redirect, and rebuild this country. That mission begins right here, in opposition.
“Our incoming NWC must therefore be made up of men and women of integrity, capable of rallying our base, reviving our traditional structures, and inspiring new members across the federation.”
