PDP elects new chairman, other Executives in Nasarawa

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has appointed Adamu Bako, the former secretary, as its new chairman.

According to reports, Bako was elected during the congress held on Tuesday in Lafia, the state capital. Senator Simon Mwadkwon, who led the PDP National Committee overseeing the congress, announced Bako as the winner and praised the transparency of the electoral process.

Alongside Bako, other officials were also elected, including Kefas Danlami as Secretary, Yahaya Bunu as Treasurer, and Chinenege Muhammed as State Publicity Secretary.

Hannatu John was chosen as State Women Leader, while Bala Aron took on the role of State Legal Adviser, and Awesu Abdullahi was designated as State Auditor.

The vice-chairpersons for the three senatorial zones in the state are Marshin Shema (North), Isah Bala Mangi (South), and Attahiru Osu Audu (West).

In his first address, Bako committed to resolving issues and enhancing the party’s influence throughout the state.

David Ombugadu, the PDP’s candidate for the 2023 governorship election, praised the fair execution of the congress.

In other news, the Founder and Life Member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, announced on Tuesday that the party’s Board of Trustees will convene on November 8, 2024, to deliberate on a recent court ruling that mandates the board to assume control of the party’s management.

This decision follows an Abia High Court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transfer NNPP’s management and administration to Aniebonam’s BoT.

The court ruling has been described as a significant shift in the party’s leadership structure, formally placing Aniebonam, the party’s founder, and his team in charge of strategic decisions.

Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, Aniebonam, who also serves as the founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), expressed the board’s intent to abide by the “compelling order” of the court.

He highlighted the importance of the upcoming meeting in shaping the future direction of the NNPP and ensuring compliance with the court’s ruling.