The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has established a caretaker committee for Abia State, with Mr Emeka Ikpegbu appointed as chairman.
The decision was taken by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), chaired by Mr Tanimu Turaki, and announced in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary, Mr Ini Ememobong.
Mr Ememobong said the committee was approved by the NWC acting on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC), in accordance with Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (2025, as amended).
He explained that the caretaker committee is responsible for administering the party’s affairs in Abia State for a maximum period of 90 days, or until a new state executive is elected, as provided under Section 21(2)(a–b) of the party’s constitution.
The statement noted that the committee must carry out its duties in strict compliance with the PDP Constitution (2025, as amended), the Electoral Act 2022 and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended.
Members of the committee include Chief Fidel Ochiobi, Gladys Okoro, Chief Chijindu Kalu, Samuel Mike, Seth Agomuo, Mrs Ugo Kalu and Obinna Nwaogwugwu, while Mr Felix Nwagbara will serve as Secretary.
