PDP appoints Fintiri to head 2021 National Convention Committee

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP National Executive Committee, NEC on Thursday appointed the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as its Chairman, 2021 National Convention Organizing Committee.

Senator Douye Diri, the Governor of Bayelsa state will serve as Deputy Chairman of the committee, while Engr. Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo state is to serve as Secretary.

Similarly, NEC also approved Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Governor of Enugu state as Chairman of Zoning Committee.

Dr. Samuel Ortom, the Governor of Benue state will serve as the Deputy Chairman and Barr. Mahdi Aliyu Mohammed is the secretary of the committee.

In a communique issued after the 93rd NEC headed by the acting National Chairman, Elder Yomi Akinwonmi also resolved among other things to commends the efforts of the National Working Committee, the PDP Governors’ Forum, the Board of Trustees (BoT), the National Assembly caucus and other stakeholders in resolving the challenges confronting the party.

“NEC charged the committees to work hard to ensure the successful conduct of the National Convention.

“NEC received the report of the Senator David Mark committee, which is intervening in certain issues relating to the leadership challenges in our party. The David Mark committee assured that efforts are on to resolve all court matters.

“NEC thanks Nigerians for the confidence they repose in the PDP and for the solidarity and support they have collectively shown our party at this trying time.”