Abuja: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday inaugurated 39 new members of its Board of Trustees (BoT). The BoT Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, while inaugurating the new members at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, said that they were nominees of states and zones.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Wabara stated that the nomination of the new members was based on their dedication, experience, and unwavering loyalty to the party. He described the occasion as not only a celebration of a new beginning, but also a reaffirmation of collective commitment to the values and principles of PDP. The BoT chairman urged the new members to consider their appointments as a call to service and uphold the integrity, unity, and vision of the party as they strived for a prosperous and democratic country.
Wabara emphasized the role of the board members in guiding and supporting the leadership of the party, as well as acting as a stabilizing force in times of challenges and uncertainties. “Today’s inauguration is particularly significant as we prepare to navigate the evolving political landscape and work tirelessly to restore PDP as the foremost party in Nigeria,” he said. He reminded the new members that their presence on the board was not only a position of honor but a position of responsibility.
Speaking earlier, the acting PDP National Chairman, Umar Damagum, congratulated the new members, noting that the party would be looking forward to more members on the BoT. Damagum, represented by the acting National Secretary, Setonji Koshoedo, assured that the National Working Committee would continue to support the board.
A new BoT member, Jones Onyeriri, remarked that the composition of the board was a reflection of the party’s strength. He stated that defections to other parties were not a major concern and emphasized the party’s resilience. Another new BoT member, Eddy Olafeso, expressed that the inauguration was a regeneration of the glorious past, pledging that they would work together to ensure that the party continued to function as a strong opposition with new ideas and orientation.
Olafeso, addressing his resignation as Vice-Chairman, South-West, mentioned that he did so to contest for the Ondo governorship election as a democrat and loyal member of the party. He stressed the importance of discipline and commitment within the party.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that other members inaugurated included: Labaran Maku, Ibrahim Shekarau, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Samuel Ortom, and Nimota Ibrahim.