SDP Dissolves Imo Exco, Names Okere Acting Chairman, Inaugurates 17-Member Caretaker Committee
By Don Uba
The national leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dissolved its Imo State Working Committee and constituted a 17-member Caretaker Committee to steer the party’s affairs for the next 90 days.
In a letter dated August 14, 2025, and signed by the party’s National Secretary, Dr. Olu Agunloye, the National Working Committee (NWC) explained that the decision followed “reports on the activities within the Imo State Chapter.”
The NWC, invoking the party’s 2022 Constitution (as amended), announced the appointment of Engineer Augustine Okere as Acting State Chairman and Comrade Onyekachi Asonye as Acting State Secretary. The new team has been tasked with reorganizing the state chapter, restoring credibility, and strengthening the SDP’s electoral prospects ahead of future polls.
About the New Chairman
Engineer Augustine Okere, a civil engineer from Umuowa in Ngor-Okpala LGA, is no stranger to Imo politics. A former governorship aspirant under both APGA and Accord Party, Okere is widely regarded as a politician with deep interest in human capital development and empowerment. Analysts describe him as passionate about driving progress and development in the state.
Terms of Reference
According to the directive, the Caretaker Committee will:
Reorganize the party’s operations in line with NWC guidelines.
Embark on fresh membership drives, with special focus on youths and women.
Ensure regular meetings and activities to boost the party’s visibility.
Submit monthly reports to the National Vice Chairman (South East) and the National Chairman.
Members of the Caretaker Committee
Other members of the committee include:
Chief Raymond Egenti – Deputy Chairman
Comrade Chijioke Onuoha – Vice Chairman 1
Chief Innocent Ekejiu – Vice Chairman 2
Hon. Tony Duru – Vice Chairman 3
Sir Don Ubah – Publicity Secretary
Barr. Shanahan Nnadi – Legal Adviser
Princess Ifeoma Bassey – Organising Secretary
Olga Ifeoma Nwaorgu – Treasurer
Hon. Obinna Oguneme – Youth Leader
Hon. Amaka Osunde – Woman Leader
…among others.
Duration and Oversight
Dr. Agunloye emphasized that the committee’s tenure would last for 90 days from the date of the letter, unless otherwise directed by the NWC. He urged members to familiarize themselves with the party’s constitution and policies, stressing that their appointments take immediate effect.
The letter was also copied to key institutions, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Imo State Commissioner of Police, the Director of DSS, and the State Independent Electoral Commission, underscoring the seriousness of the restructuring exercise.
