A factional National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the constitution of a 13-member Caretaker Committee to oversee the affairs of the party.

The decision was taken at the Makinde-backed 103rd NEC meeting held on Monday in Abuja, following a motion moved by the Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, and seconded by party ex officio member, Clement Fagboyede.

The committee is headed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Tanimu Turaki, who was appointed as chairman.

Other members of the caretaker committee include Taofeek Arapaja, who serves as National Secretary, as well as Daniel Ambrose, Hamza Abuya, Ihediwa, Isah Abubakar, Theophilus Dakashan, Ini Ememobong, Aribisala Adewale Idowu, Baru Shaffi, and Okechukwu Obiechina.

Recall that the Makinde-led bloc was expected to formally unveil Turaki as head of the caretaker committee.

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