A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced the inauguration of a 17-member Caretaker Committee for Oyo State, further deepening the party’s internal leadership crisis.
The faction said the caretaker committee would oversee party affairs in the state pending the conduct of fresh congresses, insisting the move is in line with efforts to restore order and reposition the party. It follows similar actions by the group in other states where existing party executives were dissolved.
However, the development has intensified tensions within the PDP, as rival party leaders have continued to reject the authority of the Wike-backed faction, describing its actions as unconstitutional and illegitimate. The opposing camp maintains that the party’s recognised leadership remains intact.
The members of the committee is as highlighted below:
- Prof Abdulrahman Akinoso – Chairman
- Mr Adio daudaTolani – member.
- Hon Ali Hammed Okesola – Member
- Prince Adewale Lukuman Adewale – Member
- Mr Tunde Sikiru Adeniran – Member
- Alhaja Risikat Kola Popoola – Member
- Hon Kabiru Adesokan- Member
- Hon Yekini Adebisi Toyosi – Member
- Hon Rotimi Adewuyi – Member
- Hon Musbau Olayowola – Member
- Hon Oyewole Olaosebikan – Member
- Hon Abideen Olarewaju – Member
- Comrade Akinloye Oyeniyi- Member
- Chief Bili Muraina – Member
- Hon Dauda Ramon Bamibeke-Member
- Barr Babatunde Akinola -Member
- Dr Biola Olanipekun- Secretary
The unfolding dispute has raised concerns among political observers about the PDP’s unity and preparedness ahead of future elections, particularly as parallel party structures continue to emerge across several states.