PDP sets up caretaker committees for Rivers, 4 other states
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Shan said the committees will manage party affairs in their states, as stipulated in Section 21(2)(a-b) of the PDP Constitution.
By Emmanuel Oloniruha
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday approved Caretaker Committees for Delta, Rivers, Enugu, Imo, and Osun states in line with Section 29(2)(b) of the Constitution (2025) of the party.
This was announced in a statement by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Shan.
He said the National Working Committee, NWC set up the caretaker committees on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC),
In Delta, Prof. Sylvester Monye was appointed Chairman, with Dr Michael Tidi as Secretary. Other members include Ujor Ucheonny, Victor Ofobrukueta, Johnbull Kenairu, and Jackson Agbor.
Additional Delta committee members are Onega Mike, Chief Ekiyor Charles, Mrs Vero Egbuna, Chukwunonso Ndah, and Walter Uguoye.
For Enugu State, Steve Oruruo was named Chairman, Martin Ugwuamadieze as Secretary, and Ugwu Godswill as member.
Other members include Lilian Ugwuoke, Anikezie Michael, Cosmas Ugwu, Basil Aguigwo, Chief Cosmas Onyia, and Peter Ajah.
In Imo, Chief John Okere will serve as Chairman, Mr Magnus Amadi as Secretary, and Mr Kenneth Ejiofor as member.
Other members are Chinonso Odoemelam, Celestine Uwah, Mrs Maria Osuigwe, Lady Love Orum, Promise Oneogwe, and Mr Hygienus Asoluka.
For Rivers, Ogbam Ojimah was appointed Chairman, Dr Field Baribeful Nkor as Secretary, and Richard Enyia Victor as member.
Others include Grace Boma, Princess Isioma Elenwa, Eldred Owupele-Orubo, Austin Wali, Ada Udong, and Edward David.
In Osun, Tunde Tijani will lead as Chairman, Bamidele Seyi-Abiola as Secretary, and Lateef Mumini Obide as member.
Other members are Alhaji Sarafa Gbadamosi, Adewoyin Babatunde, Ajileye Wasiu Aderemi, and Oluresi Adebanji.
Shan said the committees will manage party affairs in their states, as stipulated in Section 21(2)(a-b) of the PDP Constitution.
He added: “The tenure of these committees shall not exceed 90 days, or until a new Executive Committee is elected.
“Committee members must be strictly guided by the PDP Constitution (2025 as amended), the Electoral Act 2022, and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).” (NAN)
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