Ebonyi PDP Leaders Rally Behind New Caretaker Committee, Vow to Rebuild Party Ahead of 2027 Polls

|By Chinwendu Nwani

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State have declared firm support for the newly inaugurated Caretaker Committee, describing its emergence as a turning point for the party’s revival.

At a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abakaliki, party heavyweights praised the National Working Committee (NWC) for appointing Barrister Ekuma Emmanuel as chairman of the 13-member committee. They insisted that the decision has restored unity, confidence, and direction to the party ahead of upcoming political contests.

The meeting drew top figures from the 13 local government areas, including the South-East National Vice Chairman, Chidiebere Goodluck Egwu; the 2023 deputy governorship candidate, Senator Paulinus Igwe Nwagu; former Acting National Secretary, Onwe S. Onwe; former Deputy National Youth Leader, Chief John Igboke; and 2023 PDP Campaign Director General, Chief Autin Edeze, among others.

Senator Nwagu affirmed renewed readiness, stating that with the committee in place, “the PDP in Ebonyi State is ready to rebuild its house,” adding emphatically that “the PDP cannot die.” He maintained that the party’s authentic leadership has now taken shape.

Egwu also commended the national leadership, praising National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu as a worthy representative of the South-East.

Responding to the endorsements, caretaker chairman Ekuma expressed delight over the overwhelming backing from stakeholders and grassroots members. He pledged absolute commitment to reposition the party and ensure strategic preparedness for the 2027 general elections.

The NWC, in a letter signed by the National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, confirmed the 13-man caretaker team with Ekuma as Chairman and Moses Idika as Secretary. Other members include Chief Christopher E. Ngwuta, Chief Godwin O. Nwode, Barrister Ugochukwu Obasi, Engr. Odanwu E. Ifeanyi, Barrister Lawson Chukwu, Chief Matthew Nkwegu, Igboke Chukwuma, Mr. Adiele A. Okoro, Engr. Francis Kalu, Hon. Muhammad I. Oken, and Augustine Ezike.