Wike-led faction elects Doherty as PDP South-West chairman

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday elected Mr. Adedeji Doherty as South-West Zonal Chairman.

Doherty, a former Lagos PDP chairman, emerged by consensus with 16 other executives at the South-West Zonal Congress held in Ikeja, Lagos.

The Chairman of the Congress Committee, Mr. Olalekan Rotimi, said delegates from all South-West states were accredited for the exercise.

After presenting the consensus list and voice votes, Rotimi affirmed their election to manage the party’s affairs for four years.

He listed other executives as Oluwole Omotaye (Secretary), Clement Adefemi (Organising Secretary), and Obe Gbolaro (Treasurer).

Others are Oluwakayode Gbadamosi (Financial Secretary), Akin Oyeniyi (Publicity Secretary), and Oyeniyi Akinloye (Youth Leader).

Also elected were Folake Marcus-Bello (Woman Leader), Wale Ogunmodede (Auditor), and David Adedamola (Legal Adviser).

The ex-officio members include Adeyoola Adeleke (Osun), Bankole Olalekan (Oyo), Nurudeen Akande (Lagos), Gbenga Fianusi (Ondo), Oyetunji Opakunle (Ogun), and Omotosin Okeya (Ekiti).

Rotimi described the process as a family affair, saying leaders agreed on consensus for the party’s stability.

He said: “Today, we can sit together as a family. This PDP is ours to protect.

“In line with the Electoral Act and party guidelines, the exercise is by consensus as agreed.

“This represents everyone’s decision and will be reported to the national leadership.

“All positions were mutually zoned. These leaders will guide the party in the zone for four years.”

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In his acceptance speech, Doherty thanked delegates and leaders for their loyalty during challenging times.

“Those here truly love the PDP. Staying now shows genuine commitment, not personal gain.

“Before us is a big responsibility and we accept to serve with all our strength,” he stated.

He praised Wike for his contributions and said the team would tour South-West states to strengthen the party.

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