Abdulrahaman Mohammed has emerged as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the party's national convention in Abuja on Sunday. The convention saw the election of new members of the National Working Committee (NWC) through consensus votes, with Abdulrahaman Mohammed and other new members set to lead the party for the next four years.
The new NWC members include Aaron Chukwuemeka as Deputy National Chairman (South) and Yusufu Akirikwen, SAN, as Deputy National Chairman (North). Samuel Anyanwu was elected as the National Secretary, with Kolawole Olabisi as Deputy National Secretary.
Other key appointments include Diran Odeyemi as National Treasurer, Lado Mark as Deputy National Treasurer, and Eyim Henry as National Financial Secretary. The new NWC also includes Dr Grema Kyari as Deputy National Financial Secretary, Umar Bature as National Organising Secretary, and Efere Augustine as Deputy National Organising Secretary.
The convention also saw the election of Jungudo Mohammed as National Publicity Secretary, Egwu Chidiebere as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, and Kamaldeen Ajibade as National Legal Adviser. Aloysius Uba was elected as Deputy National Legal Adviser, while Osuoha Donatus was chosen as National Auditor.
In his acceptance speech, Abdulrahaman Mohammed pledged not to disappoint the party and promised that the new NWC would work together to promote unity and reposition the PDP for electoral victory in 2027.
Abdulrahaman Mohammed's emergence as PDP National Chairman is a significant development in Nigerian politics. With his pledge to promote unity and reposition the party for electoral victory, the PDP may be poised to regain momentum ahead of the 2027 elections. However, the real test lies in the ability of the new NWC to deliver on their promises and lead the party to victory.
