Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in a significant move to position the party for victory, has filled the three vacant positions in the party’s leadership.
The meeting presided over by the National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, appointed Senator Ugochukwu Uba as the deputy national chairman (South), Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar as deputy national chairman (North), and Mr. Hussani Ado Bello as the national financial secretary.
A statement released Friday by the national publicity secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, stated that the appointments were in line with Article 12.5 of the party’s 2022 Constitution (as amended) and following the mandate given to it by the National Convention of the party.
The statement noted that newly appointed party officials had become members of the party’s NEC.
Meanwhile, the leadership and members of the SDP State Chairmen’s Forum have congratulated the newly appointed NEC members.
This was contained in another statement by the Chairman of Chairmen, SDP Nigeria, Femi Olaninyi.
The statement read in part, “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the newly nominated members of the National Working Committee, including Dr. Sadiq Umar Gombe, who will serve as the Deputy National chairman, North, Senator Ugochukwu Uba, the deputy national chairman, South, and Bello Ado Hussain, the national financial secretary.
“Your appointments signify a call to duty, and we encourage you to enhance collaboration and utilise your extensive experience for the party’s development.”