By Emmanuel Kwada
His Excellency Hon. Wafarninyi Theman, National Vice Chairman, Northeast of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), extends his warmest congratulations to Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar, Deputy National Chairman (North); Sen. Ugochukwu Uba, Deputy National Chairman (South); and Hussaini Ado Bello, National Financial Secretary, on their appointments to the National Working Committee of the SDP.
The new appointees, celebrated for their patriotism and expertise, are set to amplify the SDP’s national influence and electoral competitiveness
The SDP recently fortified its NWC with these appointments, made after a high-level meeting chaired by National Chairman Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam on May 15, 2025. The new appointees bring a wealth of expertise and patriotism to their roles.
The announcement, made after a high-level meeting chaired by National Chairman Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam on Thursday, May 15, 2025, aligns with the party’s constitution and the National Convention’s mandate to fill critical leadership gaps.The new appointees, celebrated for their patriotism and expertise, are set to amplify the SDP’s national influence and electoral competitiveness.
A former Senator (2003–2007) who championed the Cabotage Act, Uba is a scholar with a first-class bachelor’s degree and PhD in Political Science
Senator Ugochukwu Uba, from Anambra State, assumes the role of Deputy National Chairman (South). A former Senator (2003–2007) who championed the Cabotage Act, Uba is a scholar with a first-class bachelor’s degree and PhD in Political Science.
His extensive career spans academia, public service under the SDP-led government of late Governor Chukwuemeka Ezeife, and contributions to democratic studies during the IBB era. Proposed for this role in 2022, Uba brings unmatched legislative and intellectual heft.
A statistician with advanced degrees in International Affairs and Political Economy, Abubakar is a seasoned SDP stalwart
Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar, from Gombe State, steps in as Deputy National Chairman (North). A statistician with advanced degrees in International Affairs and Political Economy, Abubakar is a seasoned SDP stalwart, having served as its pioneer National Secretary (2010–2015), Gombe governorship candidate in 2011, and chair of the 2011 Convention Planning Committee.
As the founding Director-General of Nigeria’s Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), his strategic insight is poised to galvanize the party’s northern operations.
A chartered accountant and retired civil servant, Bello is a finance and tax consultant with a robust SDP track record
Mr. Hussani Ado Bello, from Kano State, takes on the role of National Financial Secretary. A chartered accountant and retired civil servant, Bello is a finance and tax consultant with a robust SDP track record, including roles as Kano State SDP Chairman (2018), Organising Secretary of Kano IPAC (2019), and Chairman of the Forum of SDP State Chairmen (2020).
His financial acumen and grassroots experience will strengthen the party’s fiscal strategy. Effective immediately, these appointments were ratified by the NWC, with all but one member in attendance.
These appointments were ratified by the NWC and are expected to amplify the SDP’s national influence and electoral competitiveness. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, stated that the appointments showcase SDP’s commitment to leveraging expertise and patriotism to deliver social justice, equity, and progress.
Hon. Wafarninyi Theman wishes the new appointees success in their roles and looks forward to the SDP’s growth and success under their leadership.
The new leaders are tasked with advancing the SDP’s mission to offer Nigerians a credible, transformative alternative.
These appointments showcase SDP’s commitment to leveraging expertise and patriotism to deliver social justice, equity, and progress
National Publicity Secretary Araba Rufus Aiyenigba underscored the party’s intent, stating, “These appointments showcase SDP’s commitment to leveraging expertise and patriotism to deliver social justice, equity, and progress.”
As the SDP solidifies its structures and rallies nationwide, these appointments signal a formidable push toward reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape in 2027
