Arapaja Elected PDP National Secretary Amid Factional Crisis

On November 2025, Taofeek Arapaja was elected as the National Secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) during a convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State. This election is part of a broader factional crisis within the PDP, with two main camps emerging: one led by Governor Seyi Makinde and the other by former Minister Saminu Turaki.

The convention followed a tumultuous period marked by the exit of former National Chairman Iyochia Ayu and the establishment of a caretaker committee led by Iliya Damagum. The Makinde faction has been engaged in legal battles, seeking to nullify the Ibadan convention results.

Despite the internal strife, Arapaja's election signifies a potential shift in the party's dynamics as it prepares for the 2027 elections. The factional disputes have raised concerns about the party's unity and electoral prospects, especially as Arapaja's camp seeks to position itself favorably within the party's hierarchy.