The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in a development that signals a major shift in the party’s ongoing leadership crisis.
The commission updated its official website to reflect a new National Working Committee (NWC), listing Abdulrahman Mohammed as the National Chairman.
Mohammed and other members of the NWC emerged during a national convention held on Sunday at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
The recognition comes amid deep divisions within the PDP, which has been split between rival factions. A bloc led by former National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, had approached the Supreme Court seeking to stop the Wike-backed group from holding the convention.
Despite the legal challenge, the exercise went ahead, producing a full slate of national officers now acknowledged by INEC.
Addressing party members at the convention, Wike declared that the PDP had overcome a prolonged leadership crisis and regained control of its internal structure.
He credited party loyalists for what he described as reclaiming the party from divisive forces, insisting that the PDP had been “returned to its rightful owners — the people.”
The minister also commended grassroots supporters for sustaining the party through internal turbulence, while criticising what he termed the role of “opportunistic elite” in deepening the crisis.
Recognised PDP National Working Committee (NWC):
National Chairman: Abdulrahman Mohammed
Deputy National Chairman (South): Aaron Chukwuemeka
Deputy National Chairman (North): Yusufu Akirikwen
National Secretary: Samuel Anyanwu
Deputy National Secretary: Kolawale Olabisi
National Treasurer: Odeyemi Oladiran
Deputy National Treasurer: Lado Marke
National Financial Secretary: Eyim Henry
Deputy National Financial Secretary: Grema Kyari
National Organising Secretary: Umar Bature
Deputy National Organising Secretary: Efere Augustine
National Publicity Secretary: Jungudo Mohammed
Deputy National Publicity Secretary: Egwu Chidiebere
National Legal Adviser: Kamaldeen Ajibade
Deputy National Legal Adviser: Aloysius Uba
National Auditor: Osuoha Donatus
Deputy National Auditor: Adaba Seri Yatu
National Women Leader: Ogunshe Adedayo
Deputy National Women Leader: Hauwa Shinge
National Youth Leader: Ibrahim Aboki
Deputy National Youth Leader: Momoh Bashir
The development is expected to further intensify the leadership tussle within the opposition party, with attention now shifting to the courts and the political implications ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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