Edo 10-member Caretaker Committee Still in Charge of State Chapter – PDP

February 13, 2025

Press Statement

Edo 10-member Caretaker Committee Still in Charge of State Chapter – PDP

…Party Yet to Elect New Exco

The attention of the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to activities of certain individuals parading themselves as the Executives of the Edo State Chapter of the PDP, illegally arrogating offices to themselves, issuing unauthorized directives, attempting to convene meetings and engaging in other actions that are inimical to the stability of our Party in Edo State.

The PDP states in clear terms that the Edo State Chapter is presently being run by a 10-member Caretaker Committee with Dr. Tony Aziegbemi as Chairman and Hon Henry Duke Tenebe as Secretary.

The Caretaker Committee was duly appointed by the National Working Committee (NWC) pursuant to Section 29 (2)(b) of the PDP Constitution to pilot the affairs of the Edo State Chapter following the expiration of the State Executive and pending the election of a new State executive.

For the avoidance of doubt members of the Edo State Caretaker Committee are as follows:

Dr. Tony Aziegbemi – Chairman
Hon. Harrison Omagbon – Member
Hon. Fidel Igenegbale – Member
Hon. Chris Nehikhare – Member
Tony Anenih Jnr. – Member
Arch. Bishop Anthony Okosun – Member
Hon. Segun Saiki – Member
Adezat Kuburat Ibrahim – Member
Augustine Edosomwan – Member
Hon. Henry Duke Tenebe – Secretary

The PDP cautions that any other persons illegally parading themselves as the PDP Executive in Edo State will be treated as impostors as the Party has not elected a new Exco for the Edo State Chapter.

Moreover the Party will not hesitate to take decisive disciplinary action against any person acting in defiance of the clear provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017).

The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming member and supporters of the PDP in Edo State to remain united, at alert and continue to work with the Caretaker Committee in the overall interest of the Party and the people.

Signed:

Hon. Debo Ologunagba

National Publicity Secretary

SOUTH-WEST GOVERNORS STORM LAGOS FOR ZONAL MEETING

Sanwo-Olu hosts colleagues, food security, zonal integration, SWDC, security top agenda

The six South-West governors have arrived at Lagos House, Ikeja, for a crucial zonal meeting to discuss the growth and development of the region.

The South-West Governors Forum meeting being hosted by its Chairman and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is attended by Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Biodun Oyebaniji (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Ademola Adeleke (Osun).

The visitors who started arriving at Lagos House, Ikeja, from 10:55 am with Governor Makinde being the first to arrive, were received by Governor Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin and the Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde.

The closed-door meeting, which started at 12:15pm after the arrival of all the governors, will focus on common interests and key regional issues, which will include agriculture, food security, economic collaboration, security, and the South-West Development Commission.

Today’s meeting is a follow-up to a similar one held in Lagos on June 10, 2024, where Governor Sanwo-Olu was unanimously appointed as Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum.

Since its last meeting, the forum under the leadership of Governor Sanwo-Olu had prioritised policies aimed at strengthening regional development in the South-West zone.

SIGNED

GBOYEGA AKOSILE

SPECIAL ADVISER – MEDIA AND PUBLICITY

13 FEBRUARY 2025