By John Alechenu

Abuja — The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held an emergency meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, where it deliberated on key issues affecting the party and made significant resolutions.

In a communique issued at the end of the meeting, the BoT reaffirmed its role as a key organ of the party as enshrined under Section 13 (1)(r) of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017). The board also emphasized its authority under Section 32 (5)(a), which empowers it to ensure high standards of morality within the party and to call erring officers to order.

After considering the report of a committee led by Barr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), the BoT adopted the recommendation recognizing Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye as the substantive National Secretary. This decision aligns with a declaratory judgment by the High Court of Enugu, which was upheld by the Court of Appeal.

The BoT instructed the NWC to immediately swear in Hon. Udeh-Okoye in compliance with the court judgment.

Party organs, stakeholders, and members were urged to adhere to the Court of Appeal’s judgment regarding the National Secretary position.

The BoT praised the PDP Governors’ Forum, the NWC, and the South-East Executive Committee for their commitment to upholding the party’s constitution and operational guidelines.

The BoT expressed satisfaction with the decision to hold the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on March 13, 2025, viewing it as a platform for critical deliberations shaping the party’s future.

The BoT unanimously passed a vote of confidence on its Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, and Secretary, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, for their leadership in stabilizing the party.

The BoT urged all party members to remain united and work together to strengthen the PDP and reclaim its leadership position in the country.

The emergency meeting underscores the PDP’s commitment to resolving internal issues and positioning itself as a formidable force in Nigeria’s political landscape.