Social Democratic Party has elected John Chigozie Ekeogu as the new Chairman of its Imo State chapter following the conduct of the party’s state, local government and ward congresses across the state.
Other executive members elected alongside Ekeogu include Paul Alaba as Secretary, Chidubem Achonwa Amaobichukwu as Organising Secretary, Ngozi Amajuonyi as Woman Leader, Kenneth Nwahiri as Youth Leader and Tobias Okoronkwo as Legal Adviser, among others.
Speaking after the congress, Chairman of the Planning Committee, Amobi Achonwa, said the exercise was conducted in line with the party’s constitution to ensure unity and cohesion within the party.
According to him, the congress was peaceful and democratic, with elected officials emerging through a consensus arrangement unanimously adopted by party members.
“Prior to the elections, delegates and aspirants were painstakingly accredited and screened, with an INEC official present to witness the congress.
“The party adopted a consensus arrangement unanimously agreed upon by members,” he said.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected chairman, John Chigozie Ekeogu, assured members that he would work closely with other executive members to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ekeogu commended the party for conducting what he described as a credible exercise and urged members to remain loyal and avoid anti-party activities.
He expressed confidence that the SDP was well-positioned to record victory in the 2027 elections.
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