The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the composition of a South South Zonal Caretaker Committee to oversee the party’s activities in the region.
In a statement issued on Saturday, July 19, 2025, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, said the decision was reached at the party’s 602nd NWC meeting in line with the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).
According to the statement, the newly constituted committee is mandated to manage the party’s affairs in the South South Zone for a period of three months or until a new zonal executive is elected.
Members of the South South Zonal Caretaker Committee include:
- Chief Emmanuel Ogidi – Chairman
- Hon. Nicholas Ayuwa – Member
- Barr. Godwin Akpan Udonta – Member
- Mrs. Bekewei Ashanti – Member
- Idehen Ebomwonyi – Member
- Dame Vivian Ahanmisi – Member
- Chief Damiete Herbert-Mille – Secretary
The NWC called on all PDP members in the South South Zone to cooperate fully with the caretaker committee and continue working in unity for the overall interest of the party.
“The NWC charges all members of the PDP in the South South Zone to be guided by this and continue to work together in the overall interest of the Party in the Zone,” the statement read.
It further noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the media, and security agencies have been duly notified of the development.
