The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), confirming its newly elected leadership following the party’s National Convention in Abuja.
The update, reflected on INEC’s official website on Monday, formalises the National Working Committee (NWC) returned through a consensus arrangement at the National Stadium Velodrome. Abdulrahman Mohammed now serves as National Chairman, while Samuel Anyanwu holds the position of National Secretary.
The convention marked the dissolution of the party’s National Caretaker Committee and was conducted through a consensus-based process, allowing the recognised faction to officially engage in party and electoral matters.
Full List of Recognised PDP NWC Members:
· Abdulrahman Mohammed — National Chairman
· Aaron Chukwuemeka — Deputy National Chairman (South)
· Yusufu Akirikwen — Deputy National Chairman (North)
· Samuel Anyanwu — National Secretary
· Kolawale Olabisi — Deputy National Secretary
· Odeyemi Oladiran — National Treasurer
· Lado Marke — Deputy National Treasurer
· Eyim Henry — National Financial Secretary
· Grema Kyari — Deputy National Financial Secretary
· Umar Bature — National Organising Secretary
· Efere Augustine — Deputy National Organising Secretary
· Jungudo Mohammed — National Publicity Secretary
· Egwu Chidiebere — Deputy National Publicity Secretary
· Kamaldeen Ajibade — National Legal Adviser
· Aloysius Uba — Deputy National Legal Adviser
· Osuoha Donatus — National Auditor
· Adaba Seri Yatu — Deputy National Auditor
· Ogunshe Adedayo — National Women Leader
· Hauwa Shinge — Deputy National Women Leader
· Ibrahim Aboki — National Youth Leader
· Momoh Bashir — Deputy National Youth Leader
INEC’s recognition consolidates Wike’s leadership within the PDP and positions the party to advance its organisational and electoral strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
