The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the appointment of a caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the Lagos State chapter of the party.
It is headed by Engr. Julius Akinsola as Chairman.
A statement issued by Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd), the National Organizing Secretary of the party on Wednesday, explained that the decision of the NWC is pursuant to its powers under Sections 29(2)(b) and 31(2)(e) of the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended).
It named members of the committee as Mr. Ademola Oyede, Dr. Babs Akinlolu, Nuru Abiodun Lawal, Alhaja Mrs. Babs Olorunkemi, Chief Alani Ige, Mrs. Olabisi Odunsi, Alh. Bode Oladehinde and Hon. Ade Adeniyi is Secretary.
The statement said the Caretaker Committee is charged with the responsibility of running the affairs of the party in Lagos state as stipulated in Section 21(2)(a-b) of the PDP Constitution, for a period, not exceeding 90 days (from November 2021 to February 2022) until a new Executive Committee is elected.
“All critical stakeholders, leaders, and members of our great party in Lagos state and other parts of the country is by this guided accordingly,” the statement added.
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