The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced a former Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, as its new National Chairman.
Mr. Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to him, 29 candidates indicated interest to head the party but the North-East leaders submitted five names to the National caucus meeting of the party who were subsequently invited for interview.
Metuh said those interviewed were Ambassador Wilberforce Juta, Senator Kumo, Senator Girgir, Shehu Gabam and Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.
His words, “After the interview process, these names were reduced to two persons. Just this afternoon, various organs of the party met separately to choose one of the two names presented to them.
“The PDP governors, National Assembly Caucus, the Board of Trustees (BoT) and National Working Committee (NWC) met separately and brought a candidate to the national caucus.
“One interesting thing is that unanimously, it was the name of the same candidate that was presented to the National Caucus.
“Although no appointment was yet made, but I can confirm to you that, Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff was the candidate presented.”
Metuh also said that Sheriff’s had been forwarded to the party’s BoT and the NEC for approval and ratification.
