Senator Mao Ohuabunwa Elected as New PDP Board of Trustees Chairman

By our Reporter

Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has been elected and sworn in as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), succeeding former Senate President Adolphus Wabara.

The development was confirmed in a statement personally signed by Ohuabunwa in Abuja.

According to the statement, his emergence followed the suspension of Wabara months ago by the Abia State chapter of the PDP — a decision that left the influential BoT leadership position vacant until now.

The statement noted that Ohuabunwa’s appointment signals a new phase in the party’s internal leadership restructuring, particularly as the PDP works to reposition itself ahead of future elections.

Before his appointment, Senator Ohuabunwa represented Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly from 2015 to 2019. He currently serves as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Board of the University of Port Harcourt.

He had earlier served two terms in the House of Representatives between 1999 and 2007, representing the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, during which he was elected Deputy House Leader and also served as Leader of the South East Caucus in the National Assembly.

Beyond his legislative career, Ohuabunwa has remained a strong pillar within the PDP. He is a member of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) and has played strategic roles in party organization and campaigns.

The statement further revealed that he chaired the Abia State PDP Campaign Advisory Council ahead of the 2023 general elections, where he worked to strengthen the party’s grassroots support across the South East.

Describing him as a respected voice in national and regional politics, the statement said Ohuabunwa has consistently advocated for equity and power balance within the PDP.

It emphasized that the PDP Board of Trustees serves as the conscience and advisory organ of the party, providing strategic guidance to the National Working Committee and ensuring adherence to the founding principles of the PDP.

The statement added that with Ohuabunwa now at the helm, expectations are high that the BoT will take a more active role in driving reconciliation and rebuilding efforts as the party prepares for upcoming elections.