The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a 44-man zoning committee for its forthcoming national convention.
Last month, the PDP national executive committee (NEC)
approved November 15 and 16 for the convention to elect new national working
committee (NWC) members.
The committee is expected to allocate the various NWC
positions to the geopolitical zones, which the NEC will review and approve.
If the party chairmanship goes to the north, the
presidential ticket will be zoned to the south and vice-versa in line with
precedent.
In 2021, the PDP zoned the chairmanship position to the
north, while in 2022, it made the presidential ticket open. The decision
triggered a crisis in the party that has lingered on to date.
Speaking during the inauguration of the committee on in Abuja on Thursday at the party’s
headquarters, Umar Damagum, PDP acting chairman, harped on equity and fairness.
“This committee is the engine room where we lay the
political foundation for the leadership of the PDP over the next four years.
The decisions you take will shape our ability to serve Nigerians, win
elections, and defend the democratic values we represent,” Damagum said.
“Our zoning process must reflect fairness, equity, and
strategic thinking, as well as strengthen our unity, reward loyalty, and
position us for electoral victory.
“I trust that the zoning committee will approach its task
with wisdom, foresight, and a full understanding of the bigger picture: PDP
over anyone, and PDP above any personal interest.
“We operate in a dynamic political terrain, sometimes
turbulent, always demanding the very best from us. In recent times, we have
faced changes in leadership and the departure of some members who chose a
different path.
“Yet we remain standing because the PDP is bigger than any
individual, stronger than any momentary setback, and destined to remain a
central force in Nigeria’s democratic journey.
“We need leaders of integrity, creativity, and capacity. We
must place individuals who inspire confidence, mobilise effectively, and speak
to the hopes of Nigerians. Please, members of this committee, do keep in mind
that the deputies are just as important as the principals.
“I speak from experience. I ran for and was elected to the
position of national deputy chairman (north). Yet, due to political
circumstances, I was thrust into the role of leading our great party
nationally.”
Here is the complete list of the committee members:
Douye Diri — chairman
Dauda Lawal — vice chairman
Caleb Muftwang —
secretary4.
Kabiru Tanimu Turaki
Lado Dan Marke
Peter N. Jiya
Isiak Salman
Eddy Olafeso
Monsurat Sumonu
Bashiru Tokunbo Salami
Hamza Akuyan Koshe
Mohammed Imam
Gebon T. Kataps
Dan Ulasi
Ikeje Asogwa
Jones Onyereri
Peter Mrakpo
Emmanuel Ibiok
Warman Ogoriba
Nnena Ukeje
Abdu Bulama
Rita Orji
Aliyu Idi Hong
Sunday Solarin
Duro Faseyi
Ibrahim Dankwambo
Mahe Dange
Tony Aziegbemi
Igwe Godwin Abeng
Frank Owhor
Isa Ahsiru
Aminu Taura
Kabiru Usman
Francis Orogu
Abraham Kwaghnguh
Hassan Usman Sokodabo
Kevin Chukwu
Ibrahim Shekarau
Ibrahim Tsauri
Maryam Ciroma
Zainab Kure
Maxwell Okudo
Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola
Esther Uduehi
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