The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has named Senator Ben Obi as the new secretary of its elective national convention organising committee, replacing Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah.
Governor Mbah, who served as secretary to the main organising committee led by Adamawa State governor Ahmadu Fintiri, was replaced following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday. The PDP’s elective national convention is scheduled to hold on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan.
Senator Obi, who represented Anambra Central in the Senate, was the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2007 presidential election under the platform of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).
In a statement issued after the NWC meeting, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the party remains focused and undistracted in its preparations for a successful convention.
The statement reads: “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC) has approved the appointment of Sen. Ben Ndi Obi as Secretary of the National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC) for the conduct of the 2025 PDP Elective National Convention scheduled to hold on Saturday, 15th to Sunday, 16th November, 2025 in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.
“The NWC commends the NCOC under the Chairmanship of His Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State for its tireless efforts towards the success of the 2025 National Convention.
“The NWC calls on all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of the PDP to remain united, steadfast and focused on the successful conduct of the National Convention and the overall progress of our great party.”