Kogi PDP elects new executives

In a significant move ahead of the 2027 elections, the Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi State has elected new leaders during its congress held at Kefas Hall in Lokoja, the state capital, on Saturday.

1,943 delegates from the state’s 21 local government areas participated in the congress, which marked the end of the Caretaker Committee led by Senator Danjuma Lah.

According to a statement by the party’s congress Head of Media, Austin Okai, released on Sunday, Enemona Anyebe emerged as the new chairman, marking a strategic shift to the Kogi East Senatorial District.

The newly elected officials are set to manage the party’s affairs for the next four years.

The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Istifanus Gyang, declared the elections fair and transparent, noting that most candidates were elected unopposed.

Gyang highlighted the importance of the congress, asserting that true power lies with the people and reaffirming the PDP’s status as the largest political party in Africa and a foundational entity for other parties.

He urged the new leadership to uphold the party’s principles and maintain accountability.

The statement read, “The newly elected officials are set to manage the party’s activities for the next four years, with key positions filled as follows: Chairman, Enemona Anyebe; Deputy State Chairman, Alhaji Yahaya Karaku; State Secretary, Sunday Olufemi Ibrahim; Organizing Secretary, Abdulkadir Ibrahim; Legal Adviser, Senibj Segun; Financial Secretary, Paul Ukwenya; Publicity Secretary, Umoru Tijani Aruwa; Treasurer, Audu Siyaka Uhanaye; and Auditor, Jude Sule.

“Others elected include Women Leader, Mrs. Esther Soje; Youth Leader, Yunusa Adazake; State Vice Chairmen, Igagwu Haruna (East), Anthony Akuvada (Central), Ibrahim Taiwo (West); Assistant Legal Adviser, Samson Audu; Assistant Financial Secretary, Emmanuel Daku; Assistant Treasurer, Mr. Salawu Fortune Omuya; and Assistant Youth Leader, Adebisi John.

“Others elected were Tolushi Michael Segun (Assistant Organizing Secretary), Ajiboye Bolaji (Assistant Publicity Secretary), Olu Olusoji (Assistant State Secretary), Ajibulu Osward (Assistant Auditor), Comfort Oloni, Isah Husseini, AbdulRahman Faruq Musa, Mashud Hadiya, and Ben Ugaje as ex-officio members.”

The congress was attended by several prominent figures, including former national and state assembly members, representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission and other party stakeholders.