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PDP acting national chairman, Ambassador Damagum
Malam Yusuf Abubakar Dingyadi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has resigned from his position.
In a letter dated June 25, 2025, and addressed to the acting national chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, Dingyadi expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve the party, although he did not disclose the reason behind his resignation.
“While I appreciate the support and prayers of the PDP family during my stay in this office, I remain appreciative of all the contributions given to me to ensure the success of my assignment,” his letter read in part.
Dingyadi was widely regarded as a dependable source of accurate and timely information on PDP affairs, especially during internal party crises.
For over three years, he was a consistent voice defending the party’s interests and promoting unity through multiple media platforms, including radio, television, and print.
A veteran political communicator, Dingyadi played notable roles in PDP campaigns during the Obasanjo/Atiku era and also served under the late Minister of Communications, Arzika Tambuwal.
He was part of media teams for prominent political movements such as the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua’s People’s Front (PF), the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the Democratic People’s Party (DPP) under Attahiru Bafarawa, and Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal’s administration.
He also contributed significantly to presidential campaigns including Obasanjo/Atiku (1999, 2003), Goodluck Jonathan/Namadi Sambo (2011), and Atiku Abubakar/Ifeanyi Okowa (2023).
Dingyadi, a seasoned journalist with over 20 years of experience, has worked with reputable media outlets such as Reporter/Nasiha, BBC Hausa, and several others within and outside Nigeria. (The Nation)