The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the constitution of caretaker committees to temporarily manage its affairs in Delta State, Enugu State, Imo State, Rivers State, and Osun State.
The decision was reached by the party’s National Working Committee acting on behalf of the National Executive Committee, in line with the provisions of Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (2025, as amended).
The announcement was conveyed in a statement signed on Thursday, the 15th of January, 2026, by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan.
In Delta State, the caretaker committee is headed by Prof. Sylvester Monye as chairman, with Dr. Michael Tidi, Esq., serving as secretary. Other members of the committee include Ujor Ucheonny, Pharm. Victor Ofobrukueta, Comdr. Johnbull Aghogho Kenairu, Jackson Agbor, Onajega Mike, Chief Ekiyor Charles, Hon. Mrs. Vero Egbuna, Chukwunonso Alex Ndah and Walter Uguoye.
For Enugu State, the committee is chaired by Barr. Steve Oruruo, while Martin Ugwuamadieze serves as secretary. The remaining members are Ugwu Uchenna Godswill, Lilian C. C. Ugwuoke, Anikezie Michael, Cosmas Chinwe Ugwu, Barr. Basil Aguigwo, Chief Cosmas Onyia and Barr. Peter Ajah.
In Imo State, the caretaker committee is led by Chief John Jude Okere as chairman, with Mr. Magnus Amadi as secretary. Members of the committee include Mr. Kenneth Ejiofor, Arc. Chinonso Odoemelam, Mr. Celestine Uwah, Mrs. Maria Osuigwe, Lady Love Orum, Engr. Promise Oneogwe and Mr. Hygienus Asoluka.
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The Rivers State caretaker committee has Ogbam Ojimah as chairman and Dr. Field Baribeful Nkor as secretary. Other members are Richard Enyia Victor, Grace Boma Harry, Princess Isioma Stella Elenwa, Arc. Eldred Owupele-Orubo, Austin Emeka Wali, Mr. Ada Udong and Mr. Edward Nubari David.
In Osun State, the committee is chaired by Hon. Tunde Tijani, with Hon. Bamidele Seyi-Abiola as secretary. The remaining members are Hon. Lateef Mumini Obide, Alhaji Sarafa Gbadamosi, Hon. Adewoyin Babatunde, Hon. Ajileye Wasiu Aderemi and Hon. Oluresi Michael Adebanji.
According to the PDP, the caretaker committee’s are expected to manage party affairs in their respective states for a period not exceeding 90 days or until new executive committees are elected. The party added that the committees are to operate strictly in line with the PDP Constitution, the Electoral Act 2022, and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended).