…Kwon, now SA to Makarfi
By Dirisu Yakubu
ABUJA – The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reassigned Rt. Hon. Dave Iorhemba, former National Legal Adviser of the party as Deputy National Secretary (DNS) and Victor Kwon, as Special Adviser (Legal Affairs) to the party Chairman, Senator Ahmed Makarfi.

Cross section of delegates and Party Supporters during the Non-Elective National Convention of the Peoples’ Democratic Party at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida 12/08/2017

The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye said the appointment is against the backdrop of the increasing demand of administrative duties ahead of the elective convention slated for December.

“The decision is taken without prejudice but in view of the fact that the National Caretaker Committee (NCC) is no longer too pressured with legal matters since the Supreme Court Judgement of July 12, 2017, that led the PDP to victory but instead, requires extra hand in the running of administration ahead of the forthcoming Elective National Convention.

“In view of the above, Rt. Hon (Barr.)Dave Iorhemba has been re-assigned to serve as the Deputy National Secretary with effect from Wednesday, 28 September, 2017. Also, the National Chairman, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, CON, has appointed the immediate past National Legal Adviser, Kwon Victor, Esq as his Special Adviser (Legal Affairs).

“This clarification became necessary to correct misconceptions and contradictory narratives in some sections of the media,” the statement read in part adding that “Urging every member to participate in the rebuilding and repositioning processes to move our great party forward.”