Because the tenure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nationwide Working Committee (NWC) ends on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Nationwide Government Committee (NEC) of the camp of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, has constituted a Nationwide Caretaker Committee to run the affairs of the get together, pending the conduct of a nationwide conference.
This choice was taken on the 104th NEC assembly of the get together held in Abuja on Sunday.
The 13-member Caretaker Committee has Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed as chairman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu as secretary.
Different members of the Caretaker Committee are; Nationwide Authorized Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), Nationwide Organising Secretary, Hon. Umar M. Bature, Dr Kyari Grema, Hon Janguda Haruna Mohammed, Barr. Okechukwu Osuana, Senator Nwogu Olaka, Senator Sandy Onor, Prof Adenike Ogunse, Hon. Bisi Kolawole, Engr Deji Doherty, and Dr Ibrahim Bala Aboki.
The caretaker committee has been mandated to run the affairs of the get together for a interval of 60 days, throughout which all pending congresses ought to be performed and a nationwide conference ought to be held.
Recall that the PDP final NWC led by Amb Illiya Damagumhad handed over to the Tanimu Turaki -led PDP which emeged after final months PDP nationwide conference in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Turaki-led PDP, backed by the get together’s governors, have been at loggerheads with the Wike group.
Earlier yesterday, the factional Board of Trustees (BoT) loyal to Wike, has declared its intent to supply stability, knowledge, and ethical steering to the get together.
The BoT assembly held on Sunday, noticed key figures of the faction collect to strategise.
In attendance have been the factional BoT chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa; factional nationwide chairman, Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Mohammed; factional nationwide secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda; a number of state chairmen, and various Nationwide Meeting members.
Ohuabunwa, in his opening handle outlined the faction’s roadmap, which closely emphasised adherence to get together legislation and democratic ideas whereas firmly backing its personal Nationwide Working Committee (NWC), and that the BoT’s main position was to again the faction’s management.
“We’re going to work with this NWC, we’re going to encourage them, we’re going to help them to make sure that the suitable issues are completed, and that issues will likely be completed according to the legislation and the steering of our nice get together,” he mentioned.
He revealed that the faction is making progress in restructuring PDP chapters in states affected by inside crises.
“We’re additionally making significant progress in reorganiding affected states, together with the Structure of Credible Caretaker Committees, to arrange the bottom for clear congresses and subsequent conference course of.
“These steps are geared toward “constructing belief, strengthening inside buildings, and guaranteeing that our get together stays a mannequin of equity and inclusiveness in Nigerian democratic house,” he mentioned.
Positioning the faction’s BoT because the guardian of PDP’s core values, Ohuabunwa mentioned “Because the Structure of our get together entails, the Board of Trustees should proceed to supply stability, knowledge, and ethical steering.
“Our duty is to safeguard the get together’s soul, steer it away from divisive tendencies, and reinforce the values which have traditionally set the PDP aside.”
He referred to as for unity, stating that on this defining second, they need to rise above sentiments and act with unity of all.
“BOT is the conscience of the get together, we’re the ethical compass, and we wouldn’t wish to behave or change into complicit. We should stand and face the reality, and be sure that this get together stands to be counted always in our obedience to the legal guidelines of the Federation, the legislation of our get together, and the rules of the regulatory physique, which is the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee.
“I thanks all on your steadfastness, on your dedication and dedication, and your loyalty to our nice Party. That is the time we should always stand to be counted,” he mentioned.
He assured that the assembly would proceed peacefully, acknowledging logistical challenges confronted by some members.
“We’re going to maintain this assembly in peace, and on the finish of the day, we additionally return safely. We all know that most individuals are nonetheless on their approach, however nonetheless I wish to respect these of you, no matter the quick discover, the flights, issues,” he mentioned.
