October 04, (THEWILL) – The Benue State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected new executives to run its affairs with Chief Ezekiel Adaji, a former member of the House of Representatives, emerging as the Chairman.
Announcing the results after the state congresses held in Makurdi on Thursday, the Chief Returning Officer for the election, Shaba Ibrahim, said the exercise was conducted in line with the PDP constitution.
He commended all the delegates for their orderiness, expressing the hope that members of the committee would work in synergy to move the party forward.
Reacting to the development, Chief David Amoh said the state congress of the party was long-awaited, saying the people of Benue North East are fully mobilised to throw their support for the unity and progress of the party.
On his part, the Chairman of G-14, Dr. Laha Dzever, expressed the hope that the PDP will reclaim power in Benue State in 2027, while Mr Matthew Ileh of Benue South noted that Zone C is completely PDP and will sustain the status there.
The State Acting Caretaker Chairman of the PDP, Senator Napoleon Bali, called for support for the party to regain its strength in the state ahead of the 2027 general election.
Earlier, the CPC Chairman, Barr. Ejembi commended former governors Gabriel Suswam and Samuel Ortom, as well as Senator Abba Moro and the national secretariat of the PDP for creating an enabling environment for the caretaker committee to operate.
Responding on behalf of the newly elected officials, the State Chairman, Hon. Ezekiel Adaji, said with unity of purpose, the party will wrestle power from the APC in Benue State in the next election.
He promised to set up a reconciliation committee to look into issues that may have arisen during the conduct of ward and local government congresses with the aim of resolving them amicably.
Adaji also pledged to run an inclusive regime for the good of all and the party and thanked all who made the election a reality.
Other members of the committee are: Hon. Azua Avough Ashongo, State Deputy Chairman; Daniel Nyikwagh, State Secretary; Tivzua Zuana, State Treasurer; Tim Nyor, State Publicity Secretary; Ibya Atondu Terkimbi, Youth Leader; Abraham Waroh, Vice Chairman Zone A; Tyona Gabriel Gbenyi, Vice Chairman Zone B; Uche Augustine Ikeke, Vice Chairman Zone C; Aba Caleb Mgiringa, Organising Secretary; Emmanuel Adokwu, Financial Secretary, and Albert Ene Alice, Women Leader.
Also elected were Mrs Akua Ngueren Vera as Auditor; Agbakor Emmanuel, Legal Adviser; Clement Ogbu, Assistant Publicity Secretary; Eche Emmanuel Jacob, Assistant Auditor; Akpentomun Isaac Nav, Assistant Legal Adviser; Dennis Ayange, Assistant Secretary Zone A; Robert Mkar Hembe, Assistant Secretary Zone B; Francis Inalegwu Ogbanje, Assistant Secretary Zone C; Ande Viashima, Assistant Youth Leader Zone A; Terver Jirgba, Assistant Youth Leader Zone B; Una Kingsley Gabriel, Assistant Youth Leader Zone C; Mrs. Fatmon Nav, Assistant Women Leader Zone A; Dorcas Zamber Mlumun, Assistant Women Leader Zone B, and Regina Lawani, Assistant Women Leader Zone C.
The elections also produced Alu Eunice Abari as Assistant Financial Secretary Zone A; Felix Igbawase, Assistant Financial Secretary Zone B; Michael Shim, Assistant Organising Secretary Zone A; Iornem Godwin, Assistant Organising Secretary Zone B; Amuche Vincent, Assistant Organising Secretary Zone C; Demenongo Unom, Assistant Treasurer Zone A; Paul Igyenger, Assistant Treasurer Zone B, and Silas Idakwu, Assistant Treasurer Zone C.
Mrs. Lucy Atetan, Ex-Officio Zone A; Mr. Zaan Angbiandoo, Ex-Officio Zone A; Samuel Aondowase Tsokar, Ex-Officio Zone B; Godwin Gwabo; Ex-Officio Zone B; Joseph Akende, Ex-Officio Zone B; Atujo Oko, Ex-Officio Zone C, and Ogbu Alo Victor, Ex-Officio Zone C.
The highlight of the event was the taking of the oath of office, with former governor of the state Samuel Ortom; Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro; Rep Ojotu Ojoma and the immediate past executives in attendance.
