Wike-Led PDP Faction Inaugurates Caretaker Committee In Oyo
The National Working Committee of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, on Friday, inaugurated the appointment of a 17-member caretaker committee with members taking their oath of office to commence their assignment.
The inauguration ceremony, which held in Ibadan, the state capital, followed the dissolution of the state executive by the party’s national leadership and marked a new phase in the party’s internal reorganisation in the state.
OSUN DEFENDER earlier reported the appointment, which was announced on Wednesday and took effect from December 24, 2025.
Akinoso, while speaking after the inauguration, pledged that the caretaker committee would be guided by transparency, inclusiveness, and strict adherence to the party’s constitution.
According to him, “I am fully aware of the enormous responsibilities attached to this assignment. Despite the challenges, my team and I will strive to achieve meaningful success within the stipulated time frame,” he said.
The caretaker committee’s mandate, which takes effect from December 24, 2025, is to run the affairs of the party in Oyo State for a period not exceeding 30 days, in line with Section 21(2)(a-b) of the PDP constitution.
Akinoso explained that the committee’s primary task is to stabilise the party, rebuild its structures, and strengthen internal democracy.”
“The assignment is aimed at transparent membership mobilisation, credible delegate elections, and fair leadership representation across all levels of the party,” he said.
The caretaker committee chairman expressed confidence that his experience as a former youth leader, trade unionist, and seasoned party organiser would help him steer the committee effectively.
He assured party members that all stakeholders would be consulted in decision-making, stressing that leaders, women, and youths would be fully recognised and carried along.
Prof. Adenike Ogunshe, Caretaker Committee National Women Leader of the party, said the constitution of the caretaker committee was imperative to give the party a new lease of life. “PDP will bounce back strongly,” she said.
OSUN DEFENDER had earlier reported that a member of the committee, Hon Olayiwola Olaosebikan, rejected his nomination.
Here is the full list of the caretaker committee members:
1. Prof Abdulrahman Akinoso – Chairman
2. Mr Adio Dauda Tolani – member.
3. Hon Ali Hammed Okesola – Member
4. Prince Adewale Lukuman Adewale – Member
5. Mr Tunde Sikiru Adeniran – Member
6. Alhaja Risikat Kola Popoola – Member
7. Hon Kabiru Adesokan- Member
8. Hon Yekini Adebisi Toyosi – Member
9. Hon Rotimi Adewuyi – Member
10. Hon Musbau Olayowola – Member
11. Hon Oyewole Olaosebikan – Member
12. Hon Abideen Olarewaju – Member
13. Comrade Akinloye Oyeniyi- Member
14. Chief Bili Muraina – Member
15. Hon Dauda Ramon Bamibeke-Member
16. Barr Babatunde Akinola -Member
17. Dr Biola Olanipekun- Secretary
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