The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed Kabiru Turaki, the former Minister for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, as its national chairman.
Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja who was the National Vice Chairman (South) of the party was also elected as National Secretary.
The endorsement was made on Saturday during the party’s national convention in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
Senator Ben Obi who made the announcement said Turaki was elected with 1516 votes.
Turaki,was the sole candidate for the top position of the main opposition party
His adoption followed the earlier withdrawal of Lado Dan Marke, the 2023 governorship candidate of the PDP in Katsina state, from the race
Mr. Solarin Adekunle was also elected the Deputy National Organising Secretary while other candidates were elected unopposed.
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