A faction of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has named Senator Mao Ohuabunwa as chairman of its reconstituted Board of Trustees. The announcement came during a Friday meeting at Wike’s Abuja residence, where acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Muhammad also appointed Isah Dansidi as BoT secretary, replacing former Kaduna governor Ahmed Makarfi.
Muhammad explained the dissolution aimed to restore constitutional order within the party. He criticized the previous BoT leadership under Adolphus Wabara for losing moral credibility. This followed Wabara’s alleged suspension by Abia State PDP for anti-party activities.
Key Facts About Senator Mao Ohuabunwa
- Born May 24, 1957 in Port Harcourt to parents from Atani, Arochukwu in Abia State
- Graduated with Applied Biology degree from Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1982)
- Founded St. Marsons Diagnostic Limited with branches across five Nigerian cities
- First elected to House of Representatives in 1999 representing Arochukwu/Ohafia constituency
- Served two House terms (1999-2007), rising to Deputy Leader and South-East caucus leader
- Held leadership roles in ECOWAS Parliament including Foreign Affairs Committee chair
- Won Abia North senatorial seat in 2015 under PDP banner
- Lost 2019 Senate reelection to APC’s Orji Uzor Kalu
- Holds Master’s in HR Management and PhD in Political Science
- Appointed Pro-Chancellor of University of Port Harcourt in July 2024
- Knight of Saint Christopher in Anglican Communion
- Married to late Nimi Faith (died July 2023) with whom he had children
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