PDP Sets Up Caretaker Committees Across Five States

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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party has unveiled caretaker committees to oversee party affairs in five state chapters — Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Osun. The move, the party says, is aimed at restoring administrative order and ensuring continuity while new executive bodies are prepared.

According to an official communication signed by National Organising Secretary Theophilus Dakas Shan, the decision was taken on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC) in line with provisions of the PDP Constitution (2025 as amended). The leadership framed the development as a constitutional step designed to maintain internal stability.

Mandate and Duration

Rather than serving indefinitely, the newly appointed committees are expected to function for 90 days or until properly constituted state executives emerge through due process. During this transitional period, they are tasked with managing daily party operations strictly within the framework of:

The PDP Constitution (2025 as amended)
The Electoral Act 2022
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended)

The party emphasized that their authority is administrative, not permanent, reinforcing that the arrangement is temporary and procedural.

Leadership Across the States

The caretaker structure spans five politically significant states, with leadership assigned as follows:

Delta State: Prof. Sylvester Monye (Chairman), Dr. Michael Tidi, Esq. (Secretary)
Enugu State: Barr. Steve Oruruo (Chairman), Martin Ugwuamadieze (Secretary)
Imo State: Chief John Jude Okere (Chairman), Mr. Magnus Amadi (Secretary)
Rivers State: Ogbam Ojimah (Chairman), Dr. Field Baribeful Nkor (Secretary)
Osun State: Hon. Tunde Tijani (Chairman), Hon. Bamidele Seyi-Abiola (Secretary)

Additional members from various zones within each state are expected to complement these leadership teams.

Political Context and Analysis

The establishment of caretaker committees often signals internal recalibration within party structures. While the PDP describes the measure as routine and constitutional, analysts note that interim leadership appointments typically arise during periods of restructuring or dispute resolution.

By invoking specific constitutional provisions, the NWC appears intent on demonstrating procedural legitimacy. The broader objective may be to fortify grassroots coordination ahead of future electoral contests.

For the affected states, the transition to caretaker oversight suggests a reset phase. How effectively these interim teams manage reconciliation, membership mobilisation, and organisational discipline could influence the PDP’s readiness for upcoming political battles.

Ultimately, the decision underscores the party’s attempt to consolidate its base while navigating evolving political dynamics across key states.