The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national headquarters has recognized the Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso-led faction of the party in Kano state.
This was contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja on Thursday.
According to the statement, this followed the conduct of the party’s Kano state congress in the 44 local government areas of the state on December 12, 2020.
“The decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party is pursuant to its powers under the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended).
“The NWC is pleased to report that the congress was smoothly conducted in strict compliance with the guidelines and provisions of the PDP constitution (2017 as amended) and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),” the statement read.
The statement noted that there was no petitions received, thereby confirming the congress as conducted and all elected officers therefrom.
“The newly elected Kano executives which has Shehu Wada Sagagi, as Chairman is to hold office for a period of four years in line with the provisions of the PDP Constitution.
“The NWC commends all critical stakeholders as well as members of our party in Kano state for the unity and harmony in the state chapter and urged them to remain united and continue to work together for the task ahead, especially as Nigerians now look up to our party for direction at this critical time in the history of our nation,” it added.
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