RismadarVoice Reporters, March 29, 2026
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary of the party.
The endorsement took place on Sunday in Abuja, where about 2,500 delegates ratified a 19-member National Working Committee (NWC) and other national officers.
The motion for the affirmation was moved by the House of Representatives Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, and seconded by Usman Adamu.
Other key officials affirmed include Aaron Chukwuemeka as Deputy National Chairman (South), Yusufu Nya Akirikwen (SAN) as Deputy National Chairman (North), Kolawale Olabisi as Deputy National Secretary, Odeyemei Mackson Oladiran as National Treasurer, and Lado Dan Marke as Deputy National Treasurer.
Also on the list are Eyim Donatus Henry, Dr. Grema Kyari, Umar Mohammed Bature, Efere Augustine, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, Egwu Goodluck Chidiebere, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), Barr. Aloysius Chinemelu U. Uba, Osuoha Okechukwu Donatus, Dr. Adaba Yatu, Ibrahim Bala Aboki, and Momoh Dejih Eugene Bashir.
Professor Ogunshe Adedayo and Hauwa Ahmed Shinge were affirmed as National Women Leader and Deputy National Women Leader, respectively.
The development underscores ongoing internal alignments within the PDP as the party prepares for future political contests.
