Former Governor Ugwuanyi,
Former Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and several other political heavyweights were on Monday officially inducted into the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during a ceremony held at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.
The inauguration comes at a time the party is seeking to restore internal order and reposition ahead of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting later this month.
The event, confirmed in a circular signed by the PDP’s Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom, was held at the NEC Hall, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, and began at 11 a.m.
“With reference to the subject above, please be informed that the PDP Board of Trustees has scheduled the inauguration of its new members,” the circular stated.
“The event is set to take place on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the NEC Hall (Ground Floor), PDP National Headquarters,” it added.
The ceremony follows an earlier report which revealed that 85 of the 127 BoT members had been inactive in party affairs, a concern that prompted efforts to reenergize the board’s role amid mounting internal disputes.
In line with Section 31(5) of the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended), the BoT is regarded as the conscience of the party, tasked with upholding high moral standards, providing policy guidance, resolving conflicts, and safeguarding the party’s image and assets.
Section 32(1) outlines the composition of the board, which includes former Presidents and Vice Presidents, past and present National Chairmen, Senate Presidents, House of Representatives Speakers, founding members, and key leaders drawn from all states and geopolitical zones.
Per Sections 32(10–11), the BoT may hold meetings convened by its Chairman, at the request of half its members, or through a resolution of the NEC.
The current BoT Chairman, former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, has led reconciliation initiatives within the party, particularly in light of ongoing disputes surrounding the position of National Secretary.
However, his efforts have faced internal resistance, with some members questioning whether a proper quorum was achieved to authorize such decisions.
According to the PDP constitution, a quorum requires participation from two-thirds of BoT members, representing at least two-thirds of Nigeria’s states.
Meanwhile, as part of efforts to strengthen unity and resolve internal crises, several PDP governors and prominent stakeholders held a closed-door strategy session in Abuja on Sunday.
The meeting took place at the Abuja lodge of Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who also chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum.
Those in attendance included Governors Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Peter Mbah (Enugu), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara).
Also present were Acting PDP National Chairman Umar Damagum, BoT Secretary and former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, and a host of former governors, including Bukola Saraki, Aminu Tambuwal, Sule Lamido, Udom Emmanuel, Samuel Ortom, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Seriake Dickson, Babangida Muazu, and Adamu Muazu.
The meeting was convened to chart a unified course for the party ahead of its NEC meeting scheduled for May 27 and the forthcoming National Elective Convention.
Discussions reportedly centered on the lingering dispute over the office of the National Secretary, recent defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and broader electoral strategies for the future.
