Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Illiya Damagum, on Tuesday officially handover the party’s leadership to the newly constituted Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC).

The transition marks the end of Damagum’s stewardship as the party moves into a new administrative phase.

The handover ceremony, held on Tuesday December 2, 2025 at Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, comes ahead of the expiration of former NWC’s tenure on December 8, amid an ongoing legal dispute with the faction loyal to the Minister to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

The event had in attendance several former members of the outgoing NWC who witnessed the brief but symbolic transition.

Damagum, in his remarks, said members of the NWC carry the responsibility of stability and repositioning the party.

He urged the Turaki-led leadership to work cohesively and ensure that the PDP regains its strength as major force in the country.