Makinde-led PDP faction appoints Turaki, Arapaja to lead new caretaker committee

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed former minister, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), as chairman and Taofeek Arapaja as national secretary of a new 13-member caretaker committee.

The decision was reached on Monday during the faction’s 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja.

The motion for the committee’s ratification was moved by the Edo State PDP chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, and seconded by an ex officio member of the party, Clement Fagboyede.

Other members of the committee include Daniel Ambrose, Hamza Abuya, Ihediwa, Isah Abubakar, Theophilus Dakashan, Ini Ememobong, Aribisala Adewale Idowu, Baru Shaffi, and Okechukwu Obiechina.

The development confirms earlier indications that the Makinde-led bloc would formally present Turaki as chairman of the caretaker committee amid ongoing efforts to address the party’s internal crisis.

Further details on the committee’s mandate and next steps are expected to be announced subsequently.