Wike-aligned PDP elects NWC, as Mohammed, Anyanwu emerge Chairman, Secretary
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, has elected Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu as National Chairman and National Secretary of the party respectively.
This was the outcome of the national convention organized by the Abdulrahman Muhammed-led caretaker committee which held at the velodrome of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Sunday.
Both Mohammed and Anyanwu emerged through consensus, alongside 19 other members of the new National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.
Speaking during the event, the FCT Minister, Nyesome Wike noted that healing has begun in the PDP, assuring members of the party’s logo on the 2027 general election ballot.
“So many people have spoken here. Saraki has said, with Abba Moro, and they were asking, ‘Is the PDP going to contest the 2027 election at all?’
“I have told Senator Saraki that, by the grace of God, the PDP will be on the ballot in 2027. We have seen the real convention, the convention that is being monitored by the electoral umpire. That is the convention that is recognised,” Wike said.
He noted that the party would recover its mandate, while urging inclusiveness and equal opportunity for party members.
“I congratulate all of you who stood firm when the storm raged. You showed exemplary resilience when push came to shove. You refused to be downcast when those who pretended to be leaders of the party betrayed you disgracefully.
“You survived the taunts of the naysayers. Together, we are standing on the positive side of purpose and committed to the task of making Nigeria a truly prosperous country,” he added.
In an earlier address, the National Chairman of the party Abdulrahman Mohammed said the party has chosen inclusiveness and unity over division.
“Today, we choose a higher path. We choose inclusiveness over exclusion, unity over division, we choose renewal over decline.
“The PDP has not come here to mourn itself; the PDP has come here to renew itself. This convention is therefore not just about the election; this convention is about restoration, order, not just about position.
“Distinguished delegates, this is not an official day. Today is a moment of reflection, a moment of responsibility, and above all, a moment of renewal. We gather here after a difficult session, a session of disagreement, legal contestation, a session that tested the strength and soul of this party,” he stated.
Also in attendance were other prominent members of the party including former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, former Kaduna State Governor, Ahmed Makarfi, among others.
