Kogi state, Lokoja – In a significant political development for Kogi state, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected new leadership, marking a strategic shift to the Kogi East Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections.
Honourable Enemona Anyebe was elected as the new chairman during the state congress held at Kefas Hall in Lokoja, Kogi state capital, where 1,943 delegates were accredited.
The congress, which saw participation from party members across the 21 local governments, concluded the tenure of the previous caretaker Executive Council led by Senator Danjuma Lah, The Nigerian Tribune reported.
Speaking on the development, Senator Istifanus Gyang, the chairman of the Electoral Committee, who announced the results, confirmed that the elections were conducted smoothly, with most candidates elected unopposed.
As reported by Vanguard, he, however, urged the new officials to maintain transparency and accountability, emphasizing the party’s guiding principles.
Speaking further, 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.
The event was attended by notable former national and state assembly members, INEC officials, and other party stakeholders.
The newly elected officials are set to manage the party’s activities for the next four years, with key positions filled as follows:
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Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the Kogi state PDP is grappling with internal conflicts as Senator Danjuma Lah’s efforts to install Dino Melaye as a leader face strong resistance within the party.
In a statement, Kogi PDP Elders Council lamented the mass exit of its members following their loss in the last election and maintained that Melaye lacks the appeal and leadership capacity.
The Council called on the PDP national leadership to address the issue of “urgent restructuring” ahead of the LG elections in the state.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
