The Peoples Democratic Party National Working Caretaker Committee faction, backed by FCT minister Nyesom Wike, has dissolved state working committees in 14 states.

The decision was announced in a communiqué issued after the faction’s meeting on Thursday in Abuja, read by acting spokesman, Haruna Jungun.

Mr Jungun said the affected states include Borno, Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Ekiti, Bayelsa, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Delta, Taraba, Kano and Lagos. He said the committee also assigned portfolios to members to strengthen the administration and coordination of party activities nationwide.

“The National Caretaker Committee further ratified the dissolution of some state executives while confirming caretaker committees in those states,” Mr Jungun said.

He listed appointments, including Adenike Ogunse as women’s leader, Deji Doherty as deputy national secretary, Olaka Ogunwu as treasurer, Jungun Mohammed as publicity secretary and Ibrahim Bala-Aboki as national youth leader.

Mr Jungun said a timetable for state congresses was approved, beginning on January 9, 2026, followed by a national convention.

Assuring members of party unity, Mr Jungun rejected claims that a Taminu Turaki-led executive had been recognised by INEC.

“There is only one genuine and legitimate PDP, headed by Abdulrahmah Mohammed,” he said.

He challenged Mr Turaki to produce the code used to upload his executives on INEC’s portal, describing reports of recognition as false.

Earlier, acting national chairman Abdulrahmah Mohammed said the meeting aimed to keep the party on a lawful and stable path.

“We have only one PDP under my leadership, aligned with the party constitution and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Mr Mohammed said.

(NAN)