ABUJA — The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, reiterated its support for the Dr. Tony Aziegbemi-led 10 member Caretaker Committee of the Edo State chapter of the party.

National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, in a statement in Abuja, said the clarification became necessary in the light of disturbing reports about the activities of certain individuals in the state.

Ologunagba said, the party’s attention “Has been drawn to activities of certain individuals parading themselves as the Executives of the Edo State Chapter of the PDP, illegally arrogating offices to themselves, issuing unauthorised directives, attempting to convene meetings and engaging in other actions that are inimical to the stability of our party in Edo State.

“The PDP states in clear terms that the Edo State chapter is presently being run by a 10-member Caretaker Committee with Dr. Aziegbemi as Chairman and Henry Tenebe is serving as Secretary.

“The Caretaker Committee was duly appointed by the National Working Committee, NWC, pursuant to Section 29 (2)(b) of the PDP Constitution to pilot the affairs of the Edo State chapter following the expiration of the State Executive and pending the election of a new state executive.

“For the avoidance of doubt, members of the Edo State Caretaker Committee are as follows: Dr. Aziegbemi-Chairman, Harrison Omagbon, Fidel Igenegbale, Chris Nehikhare, Tony Anenih Jnr., and Arch. Bishop Anthony Okosun.

“Other members include Segun Saiki, Adezat Ibrahim, Augustine Edosomwan, and Henry Tenebe is Secretary.”
The PDP further cautioned that “Any other persons illegally parading themselves as the PDP Executive in Edo State will be treated as impostors as the party has not elected a new Exco for the Edo State chapter.
“Moreover, the party will not hesitate to take decisive disciplinary action against any person acting in defiance of the clear provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017).

“The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming member and supporters of the PDP in Edo State to remain united, at alert and continue to work with the caretaker committee in the overall interest of the party and the people.”