Senator Dino Melaye, a prominent figure in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has taken to his verified Twitter account to publicly criticize the party’s National Chairman, Umar Iliya Damagun, blaming him for the ongoing internal struggles of the party.
In a brief but pointed statement, Melaye accused Damagun of being the “source” of PDP’s problems and expressed his belief that Damagun would ultimately fail in his role as the party’s leader.
Melaye’s tweet, which read, “Damagun is the source of PDP problems. He will fail,” has stirred significant reactions among party members and political observers. The criticism highlights the deepening internal divisions within the PDP, which has faced several challenges in recent years, particularly following its loss in the 2023 general elections.
This public outburst comes amid speculations of growing dissatisfaction among key figures within the party regarding its leadership and direction. Dino Melaye, a former Senator representing Kogi West and a vocal party stalwart, has previously expressed his frustrations with the party’s handling of critical issues, including election strategies and internal democracy.
While Melaye did not elaborate further on his reasons for the criticism, his statement has sparked discussions about the future of the PDP under Damagun’s leadership. Some party loyalists see this as a wake-up call for necessary reforms within the party, while others believe that such public accusations only deepen the fractures within Nigeria’s main opposition party.