PDP denies plans for congress in South West zone
Taminu Turaki’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed reports of any planned congress in the South West. Sanya Atofarati, the PDP Southwest Zonal Publicity Secretary, called the claims false and urged members to ignore them. The party clarified that most South West states already have legally constituted executives, except Osun State, which has a caretaker committee appointed by the National Working Committee in January 2026. The statement emphasized the party’s focus on unity and ongoing membership registration.
Key takeaways
- Sanya Atofarati labeled reports of planned PDP congresses in the South West as “false and mischievous.”
- Five out of six South West states have elected and legally constituted state executives.
- Osun State is managed by a Caretaker Committee appointed by the National Working Committee in January 2026.
- The statement urged members to ignore a “sham timetable” circulated by expelled individuals.
- Under Taminu Turaki’s leadership, the PDP is prioritizing internal democracy and ongoing membership registration in the region.
