The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially recognised the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by Nyesom Wike.
The INEC recognises PDP NWC development was confirmed on Monday when the electoral body updated the party’s leadership on its official website.
Updated PDP Leadership List
The updated list includes Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary.
Both leaders emerged during the PDP National Convention held at the National Stadium in Abuja. The convention followed the dissolution of the party’s national caretaker committee.
How the New NWC Emerged
During the convention, members of the NWC were elected through a consensus arrangement.
The INEC recognises PDP NWC decision reflects the outcome of that process, which produced a full list of national officers.
Full List of PDP NWC Members
Below is the list of key officials:
- Abdulrahman Mohammed — National Chairman
- Aaron Chukwuemeka — Deputy National Chairman (South)
- Yusufu Akirikwen — Deputy National Chairman (North)
- Samuel Anyanwu — National Secretary
- Kolawale Olabisi — Deputy National Secretary
- Odeyemi Oladiran — National Treasurer
- Lado Marke — Deputy National Treasurer
- Eyim Henry — National Financial Secretary
- Grema Kyari — Deputy National Financial Secretary
- Umar Bature — National Organising Secretary
- Efere Augustine — Deputy National Organising Secretary
- Jungudo Mohammed — National Publicity Secretary
- Egwu Chidiebere — Deputy National Publicity Secretary
- Kamaldeen Ajibade — National Legal Adviser
- Aloysius Uba — Deputy National Legal Adviser
- Osuoha Donatus — National Auditor
- Adaba Seri Yatu — Deputy National Auditor
- Ogunshe Adedayo — National Women Leader
- Hauwa Shinge — Deputy National Women Leader
- Ibrahim Aboki — National Youth Leader
- Momoh Bashir — Deputy National Youth Leader
Political Implications
The INEC recognises PDP NWC move is expected to influence internal party dynamics.
It may also shape the PDP’s preparations ahead of future elections, as the recognised leadership takes control of party affairs.
