The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has set up a Caretaker Committee to oversee the affairs of the party in Abia State.
The decision was approved by the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC), in line with Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (2025 as amended).
In a statement issued on Monday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, announced the appointment of the committee members as follows: Mr. Ikpegbu Emeka-Yellow – Chairman, Chief Ochiobi Fidel Chukwuemeka – Member, Engr. Gladys Okoro – Member, Chief Chijindu Kalu – Member, Samuel Chukwudi Mike – Member, Seth Agomuo – Member, Mrs. Ugo Kalu – Member, Obinna Nwaogwugwu – Member and Felix Nwagbara – Secretary.
According to the statement, the committee is mandated to manage the affairs of the party in Abia State in accordance with Section 21(2)(a–b) of the PDP Constitution.
The tenure of the caretaker committee will not exceed 90 days, or until a new state executive is elected.
The party further emphasized that members of the committee are expected to discharge their duties strictly in line with the PDP Constitution (2025 as amended), the Electoral Act 2022, and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
The PDP expressed confidence that the caretaker committee will work diligently to reposition the party and ensure stability in its Abia State chapter.
