PDP BoT reappoints Jibrin chairman for 5 more years

THE Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reappointed Senator Walid Jibrin as its chairman to serve in that capacity for another five years.

A statement from the BoT chairman made available to the TribuneOnline in Kaduna on Monday said the decision was taken at a meeting of the board which held on Thursday where Senator Jibrin was reaffirmed chairman of the board.

The statement indicated that at the meeting, the acting secretary of the board, SeAdolphusdolpus Wabara, a former president of the Senate, was also confirmed as secretary for 5 years.

He said the meeting advised all members to always maintain their honor and integrity as conscience of the party and to remain neutral and never sponsor or lead Aspirants to visits and rallies as was done during the last convention.

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The BoT chairman said a committee was also set up to discuss with the 12 presidential aspirants in order to come up with one of them as candidate of the party.

He said the party has been cautioned to manage the situation of new defectors to the party and also consider the role played by old members.

“As provided in the party constitution, the board is empowered to regulate its proceedings and draw code of conduct for its members. The board has decided to forward to NWC its full recommendations,” he said.

The BoT chairman congratulated Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti from withdrawing from the Presidential race.

It will be recalled that Jibrin who was elected chairman of the BoT in 2013 .