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South-South PDP dissolves Bayelsa, Edo executives, appoints 3-Month Caretaker Committees
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The South South Zonal Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday, approved the appointment of Caretaker Committees to oversee the affairs of Party in Bayelsa and Edo States respectively for a period of three (3) months.
The decision, effective Tuesday, was made known at the end of a Zonal Working Committee meeting presided over by Chief Dan Orbih, national vice-chairman of the party.
The decision to set up Caretaker Committees for both States follows the dissolution of the State Working Committee of Bayelsa State and the Caretaker Committee in Edo State on account of what the PDP zonal working committee described as various acts of gross misconduct by the dissolved Executives which it said were in clear breach of the Party’s Constitution and also, the poor handling of internal crises rocking the Party in both States.
For Edo State, the ZWC said it also took into reckoning the poor performance and woeful outing by the Party in Edo State at the last Governorship elections.
A statement issued by the Zonal Publicity Secretary, Prince Etim Isong said the Zonal Working Committee took these decisions in the best interest of the Party after a careful review of the activities of the Party in both States in line with the Constitution of the Party as amended in 2017, particularly Articles 10(1),(f),(g),(k), and (4) as well as Articles 26(2),(a), 27(2)(a&b), 58(1),(a),(c),(i),(j), and 59(1)(f)
“The Zonal Working Committee hopes that this bold move will strengthen the Party’s (PDP) foundation and ensure effective leadership in both Bayelsa and Edo States, respectively.
Giving the details of the newly appointed Bayelsa and Edo States Working Committee members serving in Caretaker capacity, the zonal spokesman said:
BAYELSA STATE:
1. George Turnah, MON – South South Zonal Secretary / Caretaker Chairman, Bayelsa State Working Committee
2. Tony Gabriel – Deputy Chairman
3. Ebilade Ekerefe – Secretary
4. Didi Ebiekake Werilaghebofa – Vice Chairman, Central
5. Andy Majors – Vice Chairman, East
6. Evelyn Bolouebi Odi – Vice Chairman, West
7. Biobelemoye Igoniwari – Treasurer
8. Awudumapu Agorodi Esq – Legal Adviser
9. Erepagamo Eke – Spiff – Financial Secretary
10. Amain Oyeintariperedei – Auditor
11. Derri Alasuote Wright – Publicity Secretary
12. Christian Koffah Akuraku – Organizing Secretary
13. Ato Alfreda – Woman Leader
14. Nicholas Eferebo – Youth Leader
EDO STATE:
1. Hon. Nosa Ogieva – Chairman
2. Chief Sunny Okomayin – Deputy Chairman
3. Hillary Otsu – Secretary
4. Nosa Iseleomon – Vice Chairman South
5. Ehisota Oriakhi – Vice Chairman Central
6. Richard Ehimigbai – Vice Chairman North
7. Mrs. Tes Sorae – Woman Leader
8. Benjamin Ehinlebodiaye – Treasurer
9. Emma Akhaba – Auditor
10. Daniel Okojie – Organizing Secretary
11. Bob-Manuel Umoru – Publicity Secretary
12. William Umoru – Legal Adviser
13. Moses Izobo – Financial Secretary
14. Destiny Oreye – Youth Leader
Concluding, the zonal publicity scribe said:
“The National Vice Chairman for the South South Zone Chief Orbih equally emphasizes the importance of unity and discipline within the Party as he calls on the newly appointed Party leaders to pursue genuine reconciliation among members to foster the cohesion necessary for repositioning the Party for future political success in both States.”
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has slashed its fuel pump price for the second time within four days.
A market survey on Saturday by DAILY POST showed that NNPCL retail outlets around Airport Junction and Wuse Zone 6 (Berger) in Abuja have reduced their petrol price to N1210 per litre, down from N1260.
This means that the state-owned oil firm slashed the petrol price by N50 per litre.
This comes barely two days after Dangote Refinery reduced its petrol gantry price by N50 to N1,125 per litre.
Recall that four days ago, NNPCL had adjusted its fuel price pump by N75 per litre to N1260.
With the latest drop by NNPCL retail outlets, petrol prices stand between N1210 per litre and N1305 per litre in Abuja and its environs.
The reduction in domestic fuel comes amid falling crude oil prices, which stand at $69 per barrel and $71 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude, respectively, following the easing of the conflict in the Middle East.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu has kept mum amid the clamour by Nigerians for a commensurate drop in domestic fuel pump prices due to the significant reduction in crude oil prices.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it is yet to receive the Certified True Copy, CTC, of the Federal High Court judgment that set aside an earlier order directing it to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as a political party.
INEC revealed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Chairman, Adedayo Oketola.
According to the commission, although it is aware of media reports on the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja on June 26, it cannot comment on the ruling until it obtains and reviews the certified copy.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is aware of reports circulating in the media regarding the judgment delivered on Friday, June 26, 2026, by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, which set aside an earlier order concerning the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
“However, as of this moment, the Commission has not yet received the Certified True Copy, CTC, of the court’s order,” the statement said.
INEC stated that its legal department would study the judgment upon receipt of the CTC before advising the commission on the next course of action.
“Once the Commission’s legal department receives and thoroughly studies the CTC of the judgment, INEC will take an informed, lawful decision in line with the court’s directives.
“Until then, we cannot comment on the specifics of the ruling, and the public is urged to await the Commission’s formal position on the matter,” Oketola added.
Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja had on Friday set aside the court’s December 10, 2025, judgment directing INEC to register the NDC as a political party.
The court held that the rights of the Peace Movement Party were affected by the earlier judgment because it was not joined in the suit despite claiming ownership of the logo relied upon in securing the registration order.
Justice Dashen consequently ordered that all parties be restored to the positions they occupied before the December 2025 judgment and directed that the substantive suit be heard afresh with all necessary parties joined.
The NDC has rejected the ruling and announced plans to appeal the decision. Its National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, maintained that the party had not been deregistered and argued that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to revisit a matter on which it had already delivered a final judgment.
The ruling has also attracted reactions from opposition figures, including the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Dickson, and other stakeholders, who described the decision as a threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy and vowed to challenge it through all available legal channels.
INEC, however, maintained that it would reserve its position on the judgment until it receives and reviews the Certified True Copy.
A joint police operation rescued five victims abducted near Ogbere Forest in Ogun state on Wednesday.
They were rescued within 25 hours by the Lagos and Ogun Police Commands, which were part of a joint operation codenamed KOSAYE, meaning “No Space” in Yoruba.
The woman was among the victims who were shot in the incident. Her daughter and sister were among those rescued by the police on Thursday.
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