The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the appointment of Prof. Sylvester Monye as Chairman of the Delta State Caretaker Committee, following the constitution of caretaker committees for five states across the federation.
The decision, taken on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC), is in line with Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (2025 as amended) and was officially announced by the party’s National Organizing Secretary, Hon. Dakas Shan, on January 15, 2026.
Delta State Caretaker Committee
The Delta State Caretaker Committee is chaired by Prof. Sylvester Monye, with Dr. Michael Tidi, Esq. serving as Secretary. Other members of the committee include:
Ujor Ucheonny
Pharm. Victor Ofobrukueta
Comdr. Johnbull Aghogho Kenairu
Jackson Agbor
Onajega Mike
Chief Ekiyor Charles
Hon. Mrs. Vero Egbuna
Chukwunonso Alex Ndah
Walter Uguoye
The committee is tasked with overseeing and managing the affairs of the PDP in Delta State in accordance with Section 21(2)(a-b) of the party’s constitution.
Other State Caretaker Committees
In the same announcement, the PDP also approved caretaker committees for Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Osun States, with experienced party leaders appointed as chairmen and members to stabilize party structures and prepare the ground for the election of substantive state executives.
Tenure and Mandate
According to the NWC, the tenure of the caretaker committees shall not exceed 90 days, or until new State Executive Committees are duly elected.
Members are expected to strictly adhere to:
The PDP Constitution (2025 as amended)
The Electoral Act, 2022, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
The appointment of Prof. Sylvester Monye as chairman of the Delta State Caretaker Committee is seen by party stakeholders as a strategic move aimed at restoring cohesion, strengthening party structures, and repositioning the PDP for future political engagements in the state
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