The Edo State Peoples Democratic Get together, PDP, has re-elected Dr Tony Aziegbemi as its chairman for the second time period.
DAILY POST reviews that Aziegbemi, was first elected the state chairman of the get together on March 15, 2020.
He was additionally on February 6, 2025 appointed as caretaker committee chairman of the get together within the state by the Nationwide Working Committee of the get together for a interval of 90 days.
He was re-elected for the second time period on Saturday through the get together’s state congress.
Additionally elected as Secretary, is Henry Duke Tenebe, the elder brother to the Edo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC
Tenebe is the rapid previous caretaker committee secretary of the get together.
Three former Commissioners through the administration of Governor Adams Oshiomhole and Governor Godwin Obaseki have been additionally elected into numerous positions.
The commissioners are Victor Enoghoma, Deputy State Chairman, who served throughout Oshiomhole’s administration whereas Monday Osaigbovo, Vice Chairman, Edo South and Ogbeide Ifaluyu-Isibor, Organizing Secretary served below Godwin Obaseki.
Others are Evangelist Adekunle Oboh, Vice Chairman, Edo Central, Bar. Richard Anetekhia – Vice Chairman, Edo North.
Dan Osa-Ogbegie, Publicity Secretary and John Adodo, Monetary Secretary, Benedicta Attoh, the suspended Estsako East Native Authorities chairman by the Edo State Home of Meeting emerged as Girl Chief.
The get together additionally elected Paul Itua, Authorized Adviser, Liberty Ogboh, Treasurer, Austin Edosowan, Youth Chief and Barr. Obas Stephen as Auditor.
In his acceptance speech, Aziegbemi stated the election was a historic transition and consolidation of management as new govt members have been duly elected and sworn into workplace.
Aziegbemi added that the occasion was carried out in an environment of unity, dignity, and dedication to service.
He opined that the success of the Congress marked a brand new chapter within the get together’s journey to strengthen democracy and reposition Edo for accountable governance.
“You’ve got simply witnessed the rebirth of the PDP in Edo State. Greater than 900 delegates voted peacefully, orderly, and with a lot maturity.
“I can not thank them sufficient. This congress has proven that PDP is able to reinvent itself and reclaim its place.
“Every of those officers and others not listed, carry examined expertise, get together loyalty, and an unflinching dedication to serve the individuals of Edo State.
“Collectively, they are going to drive the agenda of the PDP because the true custodian of democratic values and because the voice of the individuals.
“The result mirrored the delegates’ confidence within the get together’s management.
“We are going to work day and night time to ship Sapele Street and Sadaebe Avenue again into the fingers of the PDP.
“Edo individuals are craving for good governance, and we won’t disappoint them,” he stated.
He promised that the brand new management wouldn’t take the endorsement as a right.
The congress was attended by 917 delegates from the state’s 18 native authorities areas whereas it was supervised by a panel from the PDP nationwide headquarters led by Mr Tariga Tulagha, who was Chairman of the Electoral Committee.
