UYO– The People’s Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State has elected Governor Umo Eno and 30 others including a person living with disability have been elected national delegates of the party….READ FULL ARTICLE...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
The congress also saw to the emergence of leadership across all 31 Local Government Chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, following the election of Chapter Executive Committee Members who will hold the reins of leadership of the PDP for a four-year tenure at the Local Government level across the State.
At the Congress, a total of 18 Chapter Officers were elected in each Local Government, including one National Delegate per LGA, bringing the total to 31 National Delegates as well as one Person Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) in each Local Government, bringing the total of PLWDs to Thirty-one across the State.
In a message of goodwill sent to all the Local Government Areas, and delivered by the Elders and Stakeholders of the Party in the various domains, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno praised the unity of purpose and dogged resolve to victory that have remained as the defining traits of the PDP in the State. He urged the new officers elected to work assiduously to steady the Party on the Path of successive electoral conquest in Akwa Ibom.
Addressing Stakeholders and returning officers just before their departure to the various LGAs, Akwa Ibom State chairman of the PDP, Rt Hon (Elder) Aniekan Akpan, reminded the stakeholders and elders of the need to elect officers who are ready to make the needed sacrifices of stewardship that will draw more faithful and supporters to the PDP in Akwa Ibom State.
“In this State, our Party, the PDP is privileged to stay as the most loved, and preferred Political Party for Akwa Ibom people. Therefore those who will elect must be persons who will adopt an altruistic disposition that will make millions of people continue to admire the PDP and choose us.” He said
In Uruan Local Government where the Senator representing Uyo Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey participated in the Congress, the exercise witnessed a large turn out, the Senate hailing the conduct of the congress and congratulated the new leader of PDP in Uruan chapter.
Former National Legal Adviser of the party, Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN, in Etim Ekpo, remarked that the exercise did not fail to meet the excellent expectations of the party, holding that it is another opportunity for the party in Etim Ekpo to increase the pace and root of PDP in the area, while staying true to support of Gov Eno.
In Itu Local Government Area, the Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Kufreabasi Edidem, noted that the elective congress was “seamless and rancor-free”, applauding the stakeholders of the party in Itu for the unity in producing the first ever female chairman of the party in Itu chapter, Mrs Inemesit Maxwell.
Notably, the Congress witnessed the historic election of Mrs. Inemesit Maxwell as the first female chapter chairman in Itu, demonstrating the party’s progressive stance. In Uyo, Hon. Anthony Ekong emerged as chapter chairman, supported by a team of 16 other members.
In Eket, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Frank Archibong, who was part of the congress said Eket has never failed the party and will never fail, as he congratulated the new EXCO of the party in Eket, urging then and party faithful to keep standing by Gov Eno as he delivers his policies and programmes through the ARISE Agenda.
Stakeholders of the party in Ibiono Ibom including former Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Ignatius Edet, immediate past state assembly member, Hon Godwin Ekpo, the State Publicity Secretary of PDP, Mr Borono Bassey, among others, who met at Oko-Ita, also gave thumbs up on the emergence of the newly elected EXCO of PDP in the chapter led by Mr Unyime Leo, expressing delight that the seamless process goes to solidify the already stronghold of PDP in the area.
The seamless and peaceful nature of the elections was widely praised. Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, attributed the success to the party’s commitment to internal democracy. Similarly, stakeholders from various LGAs, including Senator Effiong Bob and Senator Aniekan Bassey, commended the process and pledged continued support for Governor Eno and the party’s leadership.
In conclusion, the newly elected chapter chairmen and national delegates have pledged unwavering dedication to the PDP, aiming to fortify the party’s influence and ensure sustained electoral victories in Akwa Ibom State. The successful elections mark a new chapter for the PDP, characterized by unity, inclusivity, and a commitment to democratic principles….READ FULL ARTICLE
