The Independent National Electoral Commission has formally recognised a faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The development was reflected on INEC’s official website on Monday, where the commission published an updated list of the party’s national leadership.
New Leadership Emerges
Among those listed are Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, alongside other members of the party’s top hierarchy.
Both men emerged at the PDP National Convention held on Sunday night at the Velodrome of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
The convention also saw members of the NWC re-elected by consensus following the dissolution of the party’s national caretaker committee.
Full List of Recognised NWC Members
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 recognition is a significant development in the ongoing leadership dynamics within the PDP, especially amid internal divisions and alignments ahead of future elections.
By listing the Wike-backed leadership on its platform, INEC has effectively given official standing to the faction, a move that could shape the party’s direction in the coming months.