Wabara inducts Ortom, Ugwuanyi, Shekarau, 36 others into PDP BoT
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former Senate President and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), Adolphus Wabara, on Monday inaugurated former governors Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), and 37 others as new members of the party’s highest advisory body.
Speaking at the event in Abuja, Wabara urged the newly inducted members to guide the party back to national prominence, emphasising that the PDP is still very much alive and relevant in Nigeria’s political landscape.
Notable inductees include former Kano Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, ex-Edo Governor Lucky Igbinedion, former Niger Governor Babangida Aliyu, ex-Minister of Information Labaran Maku, former Minister of National Planning Mohammed Daggash, and Ogun PDP governorship candidate Oladipupo Adebutu.
The three-year appointments come at a critical time for the PDP as the party seeks to address internal challenges and reposition itself for future elections.
Referencing Section 31(5) of the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended), Wabara reminded members that the BoT serves as the party’s moral compass—tasked with upholding ethical standards, resolving internal disputes, protecting the party’s reputation and advising on major policy matters.
He said, “Today, we are welcoming a distinguished group of individuals whose dedication, experience, and unwavering loyalty to the PDP have earned them a place on this prestigious Board.
“Your appointment to the Board of Trustees is a call to serve, a call to uphold the integrity, unity, and vision of our party as we continue to strive for a more prosperous and democratic Nigeria.
“As custodians of the party’s conscience, the BoT plays a critical role in providing wise counsel, fostering stability, and ensuring that our decisions align with the core objectives of the PDP.
“Your role as members of the Board is not only to guide and support the leadership of the party but also to act as a stabilising 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 the PDP as the foremost party in Nigeria. The task ahead is demanding, but with unity, determination, and unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy, we shall overcome.”
He stressed that their roles demand integrity, transparency, and loyalty to both the party and national interest, adding: “PDP is not dead, so let us continue to work together to uphold the vision of our founding fathers, and to build a stronger, more inclusive, and more progressive party.”
Speaking on behalf of the newly inducted members, Eddy Olafeso, former PDP South West Vice Chairman, described the inauguration as the beginning of a new era for the party. He pledged that the group would bring renewed energy, fresh ideas, and unwavering commitment to restore the PDP’s lost glory.
PDP Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, represented by Acting National Secretary Setonji Koshoedo, also congratulated the new BoT members and urged them to support the National Working Committee in navigating the party forward.
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