JUST IN: INEC recognises Wike-Backed PDP National Working Committee

The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially recognised the faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The electoral body reflected the update on its official website on Monday, publishing the revised leadership of the opposition party.

Those recognised include Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, alongside other members of the party’s national leadership.

Both officials emerged at the PDP National Convention held on Sunday at the National Stadium, Abuja, where members of the NWC were re-elected through consensus following the dissolution of the party’s national caretaker committee.

Below is the list of elected members.

Abdulrahman Mohammed — National ChairmanAaron Chukwuemeka — Deputy National Chairman (South)

Yusufu Akirikwen — Deputy National Chairman (North)

Anyanwu Samuel — National Secretary

Kolawale Olabisi — Deputy National Secretary

Odeyemi Oladiran — National TreasurerLado 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 AdviserOsuoha 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