A new era of civic-government synergy has launched with the official appointment of Professor Lanre Aladeitan as the pioneer National Coordinator of the Partners for Democratic Advancement (PDA).
A Professional Mandate for Reform
The socio-political group announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that Aladeitan’s appointment was ratified by the group’s highest decision-making organ over the weekend. The move signals the group’s formal commitment to providing objective, professional reviews of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing administrative reforms.
The socio-political group announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that Aladeitan’s appointment was ratified by the group’s highest decision-making organ over the weekend. The move signals the group’s formal commitment to providing objective, professional reviews of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing administrative reforms.
Pelumi Olajengbesi, the group’s Director of Communications & Media, stated that the PDA aims to bridge the gap between the state and its citizens through “constructive support and responsible democratic advocacy.”
Core Objectives for 2026
According to the group’s manifesto, the PDA will focus on:
According to the group’s manifesto, the PDA will focus on:
- Performance Reviews: Mobilizing non-partisan professionals to carry out objective audits of government performance.
- Youth Inclusion: Encouraging youth participation in governance through strategic education and community outreach.
- Peacebuilding: Creating national and community-level platforms for dialogue to strengthen national unity and accountability.
The Profile of a Leader
Professor Aladeitan brings a formidable legal and academic background to the role. A Senior Lecturer at the University of Abuja’sFaculty of Law, he is a member of several elite professional bodies, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators.
Professor Aladeitan brings a formidable legal and academic background to the role. A Senior Lecturer at the University of Abuja’sFaculty of Law, he is a member of several elite professional bodies, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators.
The New National Team
The PDA also announced a robust executive team to support the new National Coordinator, including:
The PDA also announced a robust executive team to support the new National Coordinator, including:
- Deputy National Coordinators: Femi Osabinu, Ibrahim Ibrahim, and Igwe Umanta.
- National Secretary: Etsu Muhammed.
- Directors: Prof. John Onah (Programmes), Yinka Dada (Mobilisation), Farida Jauro (Women Affairs), and Henry Oni Out (Legal Affairs).
The group reaffirmed that its mission is to ensure that the current administration’s reforms translate into tangible national development while holding the government accountable to the Nigerian people.