State Congress: Solomon Arenyeka Elected As Delta PDP Chairman As Gov Oborevwori Commends Party Members For Showing ‘Unity’, ‘Cohesion’
Delta state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the new PDP exco members in the state for their victory at the State Congress held at Cenotaph, Asaba on Saturday.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that the governor told journalists at the venue that he was happy about having a peaceful state congress while expressing gratitude for the unity within the party and also emphasizing the importance of working together for the party’s continued growth and the overall development of the state.
‘You can see that the congress is peaceful. We also thank God for the good weather today. You can see that we are united in Delta state. That’s why you see that there is no crisis’ the governor remarked.
He advised that ahead of the 2027 general election, the new PDP exco should prioritize unity within the party and work towards its continued strength.
He however urged politicians in the state to put matters that have to do with the 2027 general election in abeyance at least for now and give priority to delivery of good governance to the people of Delta state.
The congress, attended by 3,152 delegates including the governor, his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, immediate past governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Senator Ned Nwoko, Senator James Manager, and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, was conducted by a team of PDP officials from Abuja, led by Prof. Frank Collins Okafor. The event was also supervised by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and monitored by independent observers.
At the Congress held at the Cenotaph in Asaba, Chief Solomon Arenyeka was elected as State Chairman, with Mr. Moses Iduh as Deputy Chairman. Other elected officials include; Engr. Daniel Ossai (Vice Chairman, Delta North Senatorial District), Hon. Anthony Akpomiemie (Vice Chairman, Delta Central Senatorial District), Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba (Vice Chairman, Delta South Senatorial District), Chief Isaacs Itebu (Secretary), Chief Chibuzor Uwajei (State Treasurer), Hon. Fidelis Adjogbe (Financial Secretary), Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu (Publicity Secretary), Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor (Organizing Secretary), Barr. Hessington Okolo (State Legal Adviser), Chief Mrs. Dora Sakpaide (State Woman Leader), Barr. Francis Okolie (State Youth Leader), and Pastor Alex Akemotubo (State Auditor), amongst others.
In his welcome remarks, outgoing State Chairman, Dr. Kingsley Esiso praised party leaders and stakeholders for their support over the years and encouraged the incoming Executive Committee to base their decisions on the unity, strength, and the winning spirit of the party. Also speaking, Prof. Frank Collins Okafor, commended the peaceful conduct of the elections, which were according to him held in accordance with party rules while describing Delta PDP as a model for peaceful party congresses and suggesting that the National Working Committee of the party should replicate this in other states-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
