INEC recognises Wike-backed PDP faction, updates party leadership

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised the Nyesom Wike-supported faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking a key development in the party’s internal leadership struggle.

The recognition was reflected on INEC’s official website on Monday, where the updated list of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) was published. The leadership includes Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, alongside other key officeholders.

The new NWC emerged during the PDP National Convention held on Sunday night at the Velodrome of the National Stadium in Abuja. Members were re-elected through consensus following the dissolution of the national caretaker committee.

The full list of elected members is as follows:

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

The move by INEC is expected to settle questions about the legitimacy of the Wike-backed faction and sets the stage for the party’s preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.