A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, inaugurated a caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the party in Oyo State, following the dissolution of the state executive by the party’s factional national leadership.
 
The inauguration ceremony, which took place in Ibadan, marked a new phase in the party’s internal crisis in the state.  
 
It would be recalled that the list of the caretaker committee was approved by the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. A statement issued by Umar Bature, National Organising Secretary, had announced Prof. Abdulrahman Akinoso as chairman of the committee, while Dr Biola Olanipekun was named secretary.
 
According to the statement, the caretaker committee’s mandate took effect from December 24, 2025, and is in line with Section 21(2)(a–b) of the PDP constitution. The committee is expected to run the affairs of the party in Oyo State for a period not exceeding 30 days.
 
Other members of the committee include Mr Adio Dauda Tolani, Ali Hammed Okesola, Prince Adewale Lukuman Adewale, Mr Tunde Sikiru Adeniran, Alhaja Risikat Kola Popoola, Kabiru Adesokan, Yekini Adebisi Toyosi, Rotimi Adewuyi, Musbau Olayowola, Oyewole Olaosebikan, Abideen Olarewaju, Comrade Akinloye Oyeniyi, Chief Bili Muraina, Dauda Ramon Bamibeke and Barrister Babatunde Akinola.
 
Thirteen of the appointees took the oath of office administered by Barrister Kehinde Adebayo in Ibadan.
 
Speaking after the inauguration, the Chairman, Akinoso, on behalf of the committee members, pledged that the caretaker committee would be guided by transparency, inclusiveness and strict adherence to the party’s constitution. 
 
He described the inauguration as a landmark development in the history of the PDP in Oyo State, noting that the committee had been saddled with the responsibility of stabilising the party and rebuilding its structures.
 
He explained that the committee had been mandated to pilot the party’s affairs and strengthen its structures at ward, local council and state levels, with a focus on deepening internal democracy.
 
According to him, the assignment, approved by the NWC under the leadership of Abdulrahman Mohammed, is aimed at transparent membership mobilisation, credible delegate elections and fair leadership representation across all levels of the party.

Akinoso disclosed that activities to implement the committee’s mandate would commence on January 9, 2026, in line with directives from the NWC.
 
The caretaker committee chairman expressed confidence that his experience as a former youth leader at both state and national levels, a trade unionist, a career public servant of about three decades and a 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.