By Iyabo Adebisi
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has elected a new set of national officers to steer the party’s affairs, following an elective National Convention held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
Former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, emerged as the new National Chairman after scoring 1,516 votes.
He was the sole candidate for the position, following the withdrawal of the PDP’s 2023 governorship candidate in Katsina State, Lado Dan Marke,.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Turaki declared that the era of impunity in the party had ended.
He pledged to restore peace, reconcile aggrieved members, and strengthen the party ahead of future elections.
Mr Turaki also urged the judiciary to remain apolitical in matters before the courts for the sake of democracy.
Immediate past National Vice Chairman (South), Alhaji Taofeek Arapaja, was elected unopposed as the new National Secretary.
Chinenyenwa Ogbu emerged as the National Women Leader.
In another contest, Solarin Adekunle defeated two opponents to become the Deputy National Organizing Secretary.
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