Abuja, Nigeria — A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has elected a new National Working Committee (NWC), further deepening the internal divisions within the opposition party.

The elections were conducted on Sunday during an elective national convention held at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

The emergence of the new leadership followed the dissolution of the party’s national caretaker committee, with members of the NWC returned through a consensus arrangement, a move party insiders say was aimed at ensuring a smooth transition.

The development comes against the backdrop of a widening leadership crisis in the PDP, which is currently split into rival factions with competing claims to authority.

Just days before the convention, a separate bloc led by Kabiru Turaki had approached the Supreme Court, seeking to halt the exercise organised by the Wike-backed group, arguing that it lacked legitimacy.

Despite the legal challenge, the convention proceeded, producing a full complement of national officers expected to steer the affairs of the faction.

Full List of Elected PDP NWC Members

• Abdulrahman Mohammed — National Chairman
• Aaron Chukwuemeka — Deputy National Chairman (South)
• Yusufu Akirikwen — Deputy National Chairman (North)
• Samuel Anyanwu — National Secretary
• Kolawale Olabisi — Deputy National Secretary
• Odeyemi Oladiran — National Treasurer
• Lado Marke — Deputy National Treasurer
• Eyim Henry — National Financial Secretary
• Grema Kyari — Deputy National Financial Secretary
• Umar Bature — National Organising Secretary
• Efere Augustine — Deputy National Organising Secretary
• Jungudo Mohammed — National Publicity Secretary
• Egwu Chidiebere — Deputy National Publicity Secretary
• Kamaldeen Ajibade — National Legal Adviser
• Aloysius Uba — Deputy National Legal Adviser
• Osuoha Donatus — National Auditor
• Adaba Seri Yatu — Deputy National Auditor
• Ogunshe Adedayo — National Women Leader
• Hauwa Shinge — Deputy National Women Leader
• Ibrahim Aboki — National Youth Leader
• Momoh Bashir — Deputy National Youth Leader

Political observers say the parallel leadership structure could intensify the PDP’s internal crisis as the party prepares for future electoral contests, raising concerns about unity and organisational stability within Nigeria’s main opposition platform.