The Board of Trustees of Nigeria’s ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has appointed a former Acting National Chairman of the party, and former Defence Minister, Haliru Mohammed, as its Acting Chairman.
Mr. Mohammed’s nomination was endorsed on Monday night by the PDP’s BOT at a meeting of the BOT presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan.
The meeting lasted for about two hours from 9pm to about 11 pm.
Mr. Mohammed emerged against widespread belief that President Goodluck Jonathan would be assuming the position as he leaves office on Friday, May 29.
Out-gone Chairman of the BOT, Tony Anenih, had, while resigning last week, said that he was vacating the office to allow Mr. Jonathan to assume the post.
But the Secretary to the BOT, Walid Jibrin, told State House correspondents after the meeting that President Goodluck Jonathan declined the offer.
Also speaking to State House correspondents, Dr Haliru said that he is determined to pull his idea to reach out to all its members across the country to ensure that PDP reaches the grassroots and return the party back to the people.
