The immediate past commissioner for housing in Enugu state, Dr Martin Chukwunweike has been elected as state chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
The emergence of Chukwunweike followed the expiration of Chief Augustine Nnamani’s tenure.
Also elected during the state Congress of the party held on Saturday were a former Special Adviser to the governor on Information, Barr Steve Oruruo – vice chairman, and the immediate past chairman of Uzouwani Local Government Area, Hon Chukwudi Nnadozie – secretary.
The election was conducted by a delegation from the national secretariat of the party and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Announcing the winners who were all elected unopposed, the chairman, of the State Congress Electoral Committee from the party’s secretariat, Abuja, Mr Toni Iyoha, commended Governor Peter Mbah for bringing back the glory of the party in the state.
He said the governor has united the party with his innovative leadership style and called on the newly elected Enugu state PDP functionaries to support and follow the footsteps of the governor who has proven himself in all ramifications to be a genius.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Enugu State Chairman of the PDP, Dr Martin Chukwunweike promised to take the party to a greater height.
He assured to reconcile all aggrieved members of the party in a bid to form a formidable front during elections especially the forthcoming Chairmanship/Councillorship elections in the state.
Also, the former state youth leader, Hon. Patrick Okoh, who was elected the state treasurer, advised the youths to go into skill acquisition to be self-reliant instead of depending on politics as a business.
