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The PDP National Chairmanship!
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is one of the major political parties in Nigeria, and the National Chairmanship is a crucial position within the party. Here are some notable individuals who have held the position:
- Solomon Lar (1998-1999): A former Governor of Plateau State, Lar was the first National Chairman of the PDP after its formation in 1998.
- Barnabas Gemade (1999-2001): A former Senator from Benue State, Gemade served as National Chairman from 1999 to 2001.
- Audu Ogbeh (2001-2005): A former Minister of Communications and former Governor of Benue State, Ogbeh was National Chairman from 2001 to 2005.
- Vincent Ogbulafor (2005-2008): A former Minister of Information and former Governor of Imo State, Ogbulafor served as National Chairman from 2005 to 2008.
- Okwesilieze Nwodo (2008-2011): A former Governor of Enugu State, Nwodo was National Chairman from 2008 to 2011.
- Vincent Ogbulafor (2011-2012): Ogbulafor returned as National Chairman in 2011, but his tenure was cut short due to controversy and infighting within the party.
- Adamu Muazu (2012-2014): A former Governor of Bauchi State, Muazu served as National Chairman from 2012 to 2014.
- Ali Modu Sheriff (2014-2016): A former Governor of Borno State, Sheriff was National Chairman from 2014 to 2016, but his tenure was marked by controversy and factionalism.
- Uche Secondus (2017-2021): A former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Secondus served as National Chairman from 2017 to 2021.
- Iyorchia Ayu (2021-present): A former Senator from Benue State, Ayu has been the National Chairman of the PDP since 2021.
These individuals have played significant roles in shaping the party's policies, strategies, and leadership over the years.