The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally announced the appointment of Caretaker Committees to oversee party affairs in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Osun States.
Acting on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC), the NWC invoked Section 29(2)(b) of the party’s Constitution (2025 as amended) to effect these appointments. The decision aims to ensure administrative continuity and stability within the affected state chapters.
The newly appointed committees comprise seasoned party leaders and professionals. The key leadership for each state is as follows:
- Delta State: The committee is to be chaired by Professor Sylvester Monye, with Dr Michael Tidi, Esq. serving as Secretary. They are joined by nine other members, including Pharm. Victor Ofobrukueta and Honourable Mrs Vero Egbuna.
- Enugu State: Barrister Steve Oruruo has been appointed Chairman, supported by Martin Ugwuamadieze as Secretary, alongside a seven-member team.
- Imo State: Chief John Jude Okere assumes the role of Chairman, with Mr Magnus Amadi appointed as Secretary.
- Rivers State: The committee will be led by Ogbam Ojimah as Chairman and Dr Field Baribeful Nkor as Secretary, with Richard Enyia Victor, Gloria Boma Harry, Princess Isioma Stella Elenwa, Arc. Eldred Owupele-Orubo, Austin Emeka Wali, Mr. Ada Udong and Mr. Edward Nubari David as members.
- Osun State: Honourable Tunde Tijani presides as Chairman, with Honourable Bamidele Seyi-Abiola serving as Secretary.
The committees are charged with the statutory responsibility of managing party affairs in their respective jurisdictions, as stipulated under Section 21(2)(a-b) of the PDP Constitution.
According to the official communique, the tenure of these committees is strictly temporary, spanning a duration not exceeding ninety days. Alternatively, their mandate will conclude upon the successful election of a new substantive Executive Committee.
The National Organizing Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan, who signed the resolution on 15 January 2026, emphasised that all committee members must operate within a rigid legal framework. This includes strict adherence to the PDP Constitution (2025 as amended), the Electoral Act of 2022, and the paramount 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The move is widely seen as a strategic effort by the PDP national leadership to reorganise and strengthen its grassroots structures ahead of future electoral engagements.
Below is the press release cited by Africa Update newspaper:
PDP NWC Appoints Caretaker Committee in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers and Osun Staes.
The National Working Committee (NWC) of our Great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), acting on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and pursuant to Section 29(2)(b) of our Constitution (2025 as amended), has approved the appointment of the following party leaders to the Caretaker Committees for Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Osun States.
The Committees are:
Delta State Caretaker 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 Caretaker 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 Caretaker 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 Caretaker Committee
- Ogbam Ojimah – Chairman
- Dr. Field Baribeful Nkor – Secretary
- Richard Enyia Victor – Member
- Gloria 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 Caretaker 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
The Committees are charged with the responsibility of managing the affairs of the Party in their respective States, as stipulated in Section 21(2)(a-b) of the PDP Constitution. The tenure of these committees shall not exceed 90 days, or until such a time as a new Executive Committee is elected.
In carrying out this assignment, Committee members must be strictly guided by:
- The PDP Constitution (2025 as amended)
- The Electoral Act, 2022
- The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended)
Signed:
Theophilus Dakas Shan
National Organizing Secretary.
15012026