The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has successfully elected a new 39-member State Executive Committee, with Dr. Martin Chukwunweike, a former Commissioner for Housing, emerging as the new Chairman.
The election results were announced by the six-member PDP Enugu State Congress Electoral Committee, chaired by Toni Iyoha.
Other officials elected during the state congress in Enugu, where Governor Peter Mbah was also a delegate, include Barr. Stephen Oruruo as Deputy Chairman, Chukwudi Nnadozie as Secretary, Patrick Okoh as Treasurer, Fide Odoh as Legal Adviser, Peace Patrick as Woman Leader, and Hon. Ejike Itodo as Financial Secretary.
Additional elected members include Tobias Odinwakpa as Auditor, Uche Obute as Publicity Secretary, Engr. Onyinye Adibe as Organising Secretary, Hon. Benneth Ajah as Youth Leader, Nnamdi Nwafor as Vice Chairman (Enugu East Zone), Fabian Onah as Vice Chairman (Enugu North Zone), and Ernest Nweze as Vice Chairman (Enugu West).
Other newly elected members are Uche Ugwueze (Assistant Auditor), Tony Nwoye (Assistant Legal Adviser), Ukamaka Alinta (Assistant Financial Secretary), Chidiebere Okoh (Assistant PRO), Kenechukwu Ejimofor (Assistant Secretary), Zara Obodoeze (Assistant Woman Leader, Enugu West Zone), and Christopher Ani (Assistant Youth Leader, Enugu East Zone).
Additional positions were filled by Barr. Lovina Eneh (Assistant Organising Secretary, Enugu West Zone), Engr. Lawrence Okafor (Assistant Treasurer, Enugu West Zone), Barr. Duke Nwafor (Assistant Secretary, Enugu East Zone), Theresa Ogbodo (Assistant Woman Leader, Enugu East Zone), Hon. Ejike Ilo (Assistant Youth Leader, Enugu West Zone), Eneali Amobi (Assistant Organising Secretary, Enugu East Zone), Cosmas Ugwu (Assistant Treasurer, Enugu North Zone), Martins Ugwuamadieze (Assistant Secretary, Enugu North Zone), Ngozi Ezeja (Assistant Woman Leader, Enugu North Zone), Hyginus Nwachukwu (Assistant Youth Leader, Enugu North Zone), Tony Nwagbo (Assistant Organising Secretary, Enugu North Zone), and Ikechukwu Agbo (Assistant Treasurer, Enugu East Zone).
Nnanna Orjibe, Anayo Chude, Emmanuel Igbokwe, Lilian Ugwoke, Chukwuma Nwagbo, and Alphonsus Nweze were elected as Ex-Officio members.
Speaking on behalf of the newly elected State Executive Committee, Dr. Chukwunweike, the new Chairman, pledged to lead the party with loyalty, equity, and fairness to strengthen its position in the state. He emphasized that the first priority of the new executive would be to secure the chairmanship of all 17 local government councils in the upcoming council election.
“I want to assure our party leaders and the entire state that wherever the past executives stopped, we will continue to build on that foundation. Any issues from the past will be addressed, and the PDP will emerge stronger in Enugu State,” Chukwunweike said.
He also highlighted the importance of the forthcoming local government elections, vowing to work diligently to retain control of all 17 councils.
The new state Woman Leader, Hon. Peace Patrick, committed to ensuring that women receive their rightful place in the party while rallying support for Governor Mbah’s administration and vision.
In his valedictory address, the outgoing chairman, Hon. Augustine Nnamani, expressed gratitude to party leaders and members for their support during his tenure, and he promised to continue contributing to the party’s success and the Mbah-led administration.
The congress saw a significant turnout of party stalwarts and members.
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