By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a Caretaker Committee to pilot the affairs of the Osun State Chapter of the Party with immediate effect and Dr. Asekunle Akindele as Chairman.
A statement by the party’s Spokesperson, Hon. Debo Ologunagba said that the action which the NWC carried out on behalf of National Executive Committee (NEC) is sequel to the expiration of the tenure of the previous Caretaker Committee and in line with the powers of the NWC under the PDP Constitution 2017 (as amended).
The members of the Osun Caretaker Committee include: Barr. Hashim Abioye Secretary, Barr. Niyi Owolade member; Mrs. Ayo Awolowo member; Dr. B.T. Salami member; Engr. Adetoye Ogunboyega member and Alh. Razaq Oyelani member.
PDP charged the newly constituted Osun State Caretaker Committee with the responsibility of running the affairs of the Party in Osun State, as stipulated in Section 21(2)(a-b) of the PDP Constitution for a period not exceeding 90 days (3 months); or till a new Executive Committee is elected.
The party further charged all members of the Party in Osun to remain united and focused on it’s mission to Rescue, Redirect and Rebuild the nation from the misrule of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
