PDP sets up Zoning Committee ahead of National Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday inaugurated its National Convention Zoning Committee (NCZC) to decide the allocation of party offices ahead of its November elective convention.
At the ceremony in Abuja, acting National Chairman Umar Damagum urged members to prioritise justice, inclusivity, and strategic thinking, describing the panel as the “engine room” for shaping the party’s next leadership.
He stressed the need for leaders of integrity and competence, warning that loyalty without capacity is insufficient.
National Organising Secretary Umar Bature called the assignment critical to the PDP’s revival, with Senate Minority Leader Abba Morro warning against repeating past zoning mistakes.
Board of Trustees representative Inna Shiroma and PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman Bala Mohammed pledged full support, urging decisions that strengthen unity and prepare the party for 2027.
Committee Chairman and Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri promised a consultative and fair process.
See full list below:
Douye Diri — chairman
Dauda Lawal — vice chairman
Caleb Muftwang — secretary
Kabiru Tanimu Turaki
Lado Dan Marke
Peter N. Jiya
Isiak Salman
Eddy Olafeso
Monsurat Sumonu
Bashiru Tokunbo Salami
Hamza Akuyan Koshe
Mohammed Imam
Gebon T. Kataps
Dan Ulasi
Ikeje Asogwa
Jones Onyereri
Peter Mrakpo
Emmanuel Ibiok
Warman Ogoriba
Nnena Ukeje
Abdu Bulama
Rita Orji
Aliyu Idi Hong
Sunday Solarin
Duro Faseyi
Ibrahim Dankwambo
Mahe Dange
Tony Aziegbemi
Igwe Godwin Abeng
Frank Owhor
Isa Ahsiru
Aminu Taura
Kabiru Usman
Francis Orogu
Abraham Kwaghnguh
Hassan Usman Sokodabo
Kevin Chukwu
Ibrahim Shekarau
Ibrahim Tsauri
Maryam Ciroma
Zainab Kure
Maxwell Okudo
Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola
Esther Uduehi
