PDP NWC Names Caretaker Leaders for Five Key States

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC), acting for the National Executive Committee (NEC), has approved caretaker committees to steer party operations in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Osun states. This decision, announced on January 15, 2026, by National Organizing Secretary Theophilus Dakas Shan, follows Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (2025 as amended) amid ongoing leadership disputes post-2023 elections.​ These committees will handle state-level affairs for up to 90 days or until fresh executives emerge, guided by the PDP Constitution, Electoral Act 2022, and Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution.​

Context Behind Appointments

Internal PDP turmoil in these states, including factional clashes and expired executives, prompted the NWC’s intervention to stabilize structures ahead of 2027 polls. Reports highlight resistance in Osun, where some stakeholders reject the dissolution, signaling potential fresh rifts.​ Media outlets like Punch and Premium Times confirmed the lists on January 14-16, 2026, framing the move as reorganization in strategic opposition strongholds.​

Delta State Committee

• Prof. Sylvester Monye – Chairman
• Dr. Michael Tidi, Esq. – Secretary
• Ujor Ucheonny – Member
• Pharm. Victor Ofobrukueta – Member
• Comdr. Johnbull Aghogho Kenairu – Member
• Jackson Agbor – Member
• Onajega Mike – Member
• Chief Ekiyor Charles – Member
• Hon. Mrs. Vero Egbuna – Member
• Chukwunonso Alex Ndah – Member
• Walter Uguoye – Member​

Enugu State Committee

• Barr. Steve Oruruo – Chairman
• Martin Ugwuamadieze – Secretary
• Ugwu Uchenna Godswill – Member
• Lilian C. C. Ugwuoke – Member
• Anikezie Michael – Member
• Cosmas Chinwe Ugwu – Member
• Barr. Basil Aguigwo – Member
• Chief Cosmas Onyia – Member
• Barr. Peter Ajah – Member​

Imo State Committee

• Chief John Jude Okere – Chairman
• Mr. Magnus Amadi – Secretary
• Mr. Kenneth Ejiofor – Member
• Arc. Chinonso Odoemelam – Member
• Mr. Celestine Uwah – Member
• Mrs. Maria Osuigwe – Member
• Lady Love Orum – Member
• Engr. Promise Oneogwe – Member
• Mr. Hygienus Asoluka – Member​

Rivers State Committee

• Ogbam Ojimah – Chairman
• Dr. Field Baribeful Nkor – Secretary
• Richard Enyia Victor – Member
• Grace Boma Harry – Member
• Princess Isioma Stella Elenwa – Member
• Arc. Eldred Owupele-Orubo – Member
• Austin Emeka Wali – Member
• Mr. Ada Udong – Member
• Mr. Edward Nubari David – Member​

Osun State Committee

• Hon. Tunde Tijani – Chairman
• Hon. Bamidele Seyi-Abiola – Secretary
• Hon. Lateef Mumini Obide – Member
• Alhaji Sarafa Gbadamosi – Member
• Hon. Adewoyin Babatunde – Member
• Hon. Ajileye Wasiu Aderemi – Member
• Hon. Oluresi Michael Adebanji – Member​