The factional National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Alhaji Abdulraman Mohammed as National Chairman and Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, on Wednesday inaugurated a 19-member State Caretaker Committee for the party in Lagos State.
Elder Kayode Ogunbiyi was sworn in as chairman of the caretaker committee while Mr Jamiu Awofala emerged as Secretary.
Other members of the committee include Mrs Akinro Bolaji, Mr Ege Allen, Mr Audu Salami, Mr Gani Ogungbayi, Mr Ola Odunwa, Mr Samson Hundeyin, Mrs Adebimpe Mariam and Mr Solomon Yusuf.
In his address, Ogunbiyi said the immediate goal before the committee was to rebuild the party, adding “Our mandate is to be accomplished within a short period; therefore, we have to fast-track our schedules and report back to our National Secretariat within the next six weeks from today.
“We do not have time. We assure you that utmost decorum and discipline will be maintained at all levels of our administration. We will not tolerate any form of thuggery or assaults on innocent members. We will also not tolerate any form of rascality on social media by persons propagating false information. Whatever steps we take will be in consonance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, relevant laws, the constitution of the party and court rulings,” he said.
Ogunbiyi said the new leadership would encourage women and youths across all local government areas to participate fully in the forthcoming congresses.
“We appeal to those who left the party recently because of internal disagreements to return and assist the party at this time. We need the cooperation of everyone to restore order, discipline and inclusivity for the benefit of our members and the Lagos electorate at large,” he added.
According to him, from Jan. 9, 2026, the caretaker committee will commence congresses at the zonal, ward, local government, state and South-West zonal levels, to be conducted within 60 days.
In his remarks, Mr Hakeem Olalemi, the immediate past PDP Vice Chairman (Lagos Central), described the inauguration as “a new beginning and a rebirth of the PDP in the state.”
