PDP Holds Crucial National Convention in Ibadan
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) conducted its national convention at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan. Approximately 3,000 accredited delegates participated. They elected 20 new National Working Committee members after hours of voting.
Leadership Transition and Voting Process
Kabiru Tanimu Turaki emerged as National Chairman. His election followed the withdrawal of Lado Danmarke. Danmarke received 275 votes despite pulling out. The party implemented zoning arrangements. Presidential ticket went to the South while chairmanship went to the North.
North-West stakeholders endorsed Turaki as consensus candidate. Legal challenges arose before the convention. A Nyesom Wike-backed faction sought court orders to halt proceedings. However, an Oyo State High Court permitted the convention to proceed.
Complete List of Elected PDP Officers
- Kabiru Tanimu Turaki — National Chairman
- Hamza Akuyan Koshe — Deputy National Chairman (North)
- Daniel Ambrose Woye — Deputy National Chairman (South)
- Arapaja Taofeek Gbola-Oladejo — National Secretary
- Ihediwa Richard Nnabugwu — Deputy National Secretary
- Isaa Abubakar — National Treasurer
- Okechukwu Obiechina Daniel — National Financial Secretary
- Theophilus Daka Shan — National Organising Secretary
- Ini Ememobong Essien — National Publicity Secretary
- Aribisala Adewale Idowu — National Auditor
- Badaru Shafi’l — National Legal Adviser
- Ogbu Anthonia Chinenyenwa — National Women’s Leader
- Umar Dan Aji — National Youth Leader
- Solarin Sunday Adekunle — Deputy National Organising Secretary
- Farida Umar Hamid — Deputy National Publicity Secretary
- Aigbokhaevbo Harrison Omagbon — Deputy National Treasurer
- Hamsatu Adamu — Deputy National Women Leader
- Tina Puna Musa — Deputy National Financial Secretary
- Usamatu Maharazu — Deputy National Auditor
- Elee-Njaka Chikere — Deputy National Youth Leader
All officials were returned as consensus candidates. Voting affirmed their positions. The process concluded peacefully despite initial tensions.
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