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Ex-minister Turaki emerges PDP national chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected the former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dr Kabiru Turaki, as its national chairman.

Turaki was elected at the PDP Elective National Convention held at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

The former minister, who was the sole candidate, secured 1,516 votes.

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This followed the withdrawal of rival aspirant Yakubu Lado.

The former Deputy National Chairman (South), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, also elected as the national secretary.

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