By George Omagbemi Sylvester
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has undergone a significant restructuring following the inauguration of a new caretaker committee tasked with managing the party’s affairs in the state.
On Friday, March 13, 2026, party stakeholders confirmed that the newly constituted caretaker committee has officially assumed control of the state chapter of the PDP after the dissolution of the previous leadership structure. The development forms part of efforts by the party’s national leadership to stabilize the organisation and reposition it ahead of future political contests.
According to party insiders, the caretaker committee has been mandated to oversee reconciliation among aggrieved members, strengthen internal cohesion, and prepare the groundwork for a fresh congress that will produce a substantive state executive. The restructuring comes amid lingering internal disagreements that have affected the party’s organisational stability in several states.
Political observers say the shake-up reflects the PDP’s broader strategy to rebuild its grassroots structures and restore unity within its ranks, particularly in key states where internal disputes have weakened the party’s electoral strength.
Party leaders have urged members across the state to cooperate with the caretaker committee and place the collective interest of the party above personal ambitions. They emphasized that unity and discipline remain crucial if the PDP hopes to regain political dominance in future elections.
Analysts believe the success of the caretaker committee will largely depend on its ability to reconcile rival factions and rebuild confidence among party supporters across Ondo State.
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