The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected a new National Working Committee (NWC) at its national convention held in Abuja on Sunday. Abdulrahaman Mohammed emerged as the National Chairman, while other new members of the NWC were elected through consensus votes to lead the party for the next four years.
Aaron Chukwuemeka and Yusufu Akirikwen, SAN, were elected as Deputy National Chairman (South) and Deputy National Chairman (North) respectively. Samuel Anyanwu emerged as the National Secretary, with Kolawole Olabisi as Deputy National Secretary. Diran Odeyemi was elected as National Treasurer, with Lado Mark as Deputy National Treasurer.
Eyim Henry was elected as National Financial Secretary, Dr Grema Kyari as Deputy National Financial Secretary, and Umar Bature as National Organising Secretary. Efere Augustine was elected as Deputy National Organising Secretary, while Jungudo Mohammed emerged as National Publicity Secretary.
Egwu Chidiebere was elected as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Kamaldeen Ajibade as National Legal Adviser, and Aloysius Uba as Deputy National Legal Adviser. Osuoha Donatus was elected as National Auditor, with Dr Adaba Yatu as Deputy National Auditor. Prof. Ogunshe Adedayo was elected as National Woman Leader, with Hauwa Shinge as Deputy National Woman Leader.
Ibrahim Aboki emerged as National Youth Leader, with Momoh Bashir as Deputy National Youth Leader. The new NWC members were immediately sworn-in, with Abdulrahaman Mohammed pledging not to disappoint the party.
Abdulrahaman Mohammed's emergence as PDP National Chairman is a significant development, and he will be under immense pressure to deliver results. With the party setting its sights on the 2027 elections, Mohammed will need to work closely with his team to promote unity and reposition the party for electoral victory. His pledge to not disappoint the party is a promising start, but only time will tell if he can deliver on his promises.
