Kabiru Turaki Elected PDP National Chairman Unopposed at Ibadan Convention

Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, as its new National Chairman.

Turaki won unopposed after the party's 2023 governorship candidate in Katsina State, Lado Danmarke, withdrew from the race.

Turaki secured 1,516 votes, while Danmarke received 275 votes from delegates despite withdrawing.

A total of 1,834 votes were cast, with 43 voided.

The election was announced by former Anambra Central Senator, Ben Obi, at the party's national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Other officials elected include Solarin Sunday Adekunle as Deputy National Organising Secretary.

Several governors and prominent politicians attended the convention, including Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, and Adamawa's Ahmadu Fintiri.

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