LAGOS JANUARY 20TH (URHOBOTODAY)– Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu, a former Governor of Bauchi State, has been chosen as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), THEWILL can authoritatively report.
Mu’azu, 58, was unanimously adopted on Sunday night at a meeting attended by President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice President Namadi Sambo, Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih; Senate President David Mark and all the state Governors elected under the PDP amongst others.
THEWILL gathered that Mu’azu was later invited to join the meeting at the Presidential Villa after the leaders had agreed on his choice.
We further gathered that he gave a commitment that he’ll reposition the party and strengthen it ahead of the general elections.
THEWILL also gathered from our source, who is a very influential member of the party, that Mu’azu will be unveiled formally on Monday at a Special NEC meeting of the party.
Source: Thewill