By NEXTER
A former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
His emergence came after his rival, Lado Danmarke withdrew from the race which held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Senator Ben Obi, announced the outcome, stating that Turak emerged unopposed.
He said a total of 1,834 votes were cast, out of which 43 were voided.
“It is therefore clear from the votes cast that Taminu Turaki has won the position of National Chairman of the PDP with a total of 1,516 votes,” he declared.
According to him, Solarin Sunday Adekunle won the seat of Deputy National Organising Secretary with 633 votes..
The positions of National Youth Leader and Deputy National Legal Adviser were stepped down, while 17 other offices were uncontested and their nominees returned elected.
