PDP Begins Exercise to Elect New Leaders in Imo State

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the commencement of the process to elect new leaders from the ward to the state level in Imo State. This follows a recent shakeup in the state leadership that led to a mass resignation of members.

The announcement was made during a stakeholders meeting at the party’s state secretariat in Owerri.

State Caretaker Committee Chairman Chidi Dike, who addressed the gathering, assured attendees that the upcoming congress would be conducted in a manner acceptable to all.

Dike emphasized that the exercise, once completed, would reposition the party and strengthen it to face future challenges.

He also commended the National Secretary of the party and the PDP’s governorship candidate in the November 2023 election, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, for his support towards the welfare of the party in the state.

State Secretary Ugorji Onuegbu released the timetable for the congress, informing that the ward congress will take place on July 27, while the LGA and state congresses are scheduled for August 10 and 31, respectively.

Following the announcement of the congress dates, Dike inaugurated the LGA Congress Harmonisation and Consensus Committees, which will supervise the congress at the LGA level.

Dike also praised the efforts of the Chief Emma Ahuoku-led Disciplinary Committee, noting that issues of indiscipline, abuse of office, and anti-party activities have been resolved.

The meeting was well attended by party stakeholders from across the three geopolitical zones of the state.