PDP faction appoints Enugu, Delta, Rivers’ caretaker committees
The Peoples Democratic Party has appointed caretaker committees to oversee its chapters in Enugu, Delta and Rivers States.
The National Working Committee approved the decision on behalf of the National Executive Committee in line with Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (2025 as amended).
Announcing the appointments in a statement on Friday , the National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Shan, said the committees would manage party affairs for a period not exceeding 90 days or until new executives are elected.
According to him, “The National Working Committee, on behalf of the National Executive Committee, has approved the constitution of caretaker committees for Enugu, Delta and Rivers States.
“The committees are charged with running the affairs of the party as stipulated in Section 21(2)(a–b) of the PDP Constitution.”
He added that the appointees must adhere strictly to relevant laws while carrying out their duties.
“In carrying out these assignments, the committees are to be guided strictly by the PDP Constitution (2025 as amended), the Electoral Act 2022 and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the statement read.
ENUGU STATE CARETAKER COMMITTEE
1. Barr. Steve Oruruo – Chairman
2. Ugwu Uchenna Godswill – Member
3. Lilian C. C. Ugwuoke – Member
4. Anikezie Michael – Member
5. Cosmas Chinwe Ugwu – Member
6. Barr. Basil Aguigwo – Member
7. Chief Cosmas Onyia – Member
8. Barr. Peter Ajah – Member
9. Martin Ugwumadieze – Secretary
DELTA STATE CARETAKER COMMITTEE
1. Prof. Sylvester Monye – Chairman
2. Ujor Ucheonny – Member
3. Pharm. Victor Ofobrukueta – Member
4. Comdr. Johnbull Aghogho Kenairu – Member
5. Jackson Agbor – Member
6. Onajega Mike – Member
7. Chief Ekiyor Charles – Member
8. Hon. Mrs Vero Egbuna – Member
9. Chukwunonso Alex Ndah – Member
10. Walter Uguoye – Member
11. Dr Michael Tidi, Esq. – Secretary
RIVERS STATE CARETAKER COMMITTEE
1. Dr Nname Robinson Ewor – Chairman
2. Mr Alalibo Graham Braide – Member
3. Princess Isioma Stella Braide – Member
4. Arc. Eldred Owpuelu-Orubo – Member
5. Austin Ema Wali – Member
6. Mr Ada Utong – Member
7. Mr Edward Nubari David – Member
8. Dr Paul Baribeful Nkor – Member
9. Ogbam Ojimah – Secretary
Shan congratulated the appointees, saying the move was part of efforts to strengthen the party’s structure in the affected states.