- INEC recognised a Wike-backed PDP leadership faction on its website
New NWC members emerged through consensus at the party’s national conventionThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised a faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reportedly backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The development was confirmed on Monday after INEC updated its official website to reflect the newly recognised leadership of the opposition party. The move signals a significant shift within the PDP amid ongoing internal divisions.
Among those listed in the updated leadership structure are Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, alongside several other members occupying key national positions.
Both Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu emerged during the PDP National Convention held on Sunday night at the velodrome of the National Stadium in Abuja. The convention reportedly concluded with the dissolution of the party’s national caretaker committee and the re-election of new NWC members through a consensus arrangement.
The recognition by INEC is likely to have far-reaching implications for the internal power dynamics of the PDP, particularly as rival factions continue to jostle for control of the party’s structure ahead of future elections.
Political observers suggest that the electoral body’s endorsement of the Wike-backed faction may influence legitimacy debates within the party and could shape strategic alignments moving forward.
Key Members of the Recognised PDP National Working Committee
The updated list published by INEC includes:
- 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
The PDP has yet to issue an official response regarding INEC’s updated listing, but the development is expected to intensify internal discussions within the party.
- As Nigeria’s main opposition party, the PDP’s internal cohesion remains crucial to its electoral prospects. INEC’s recognition of this faction may therefore play a decisive role in shaping the party’s future direction.
- The move signalled a shift in the PDP’s internal power structure