From Isaac Ojo Awka
The People Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra has successfully elected a new executive led by Chidi Chidebe.
The state congress election which commenced Wednesday morning and streched till early morning of Thursday took place at the Prof Dora Akunyili Women Development Center Awka.
Reacting shortly after his declaration as winner Chidebe, assured that his leadership would first focus on the restoration of the dignity, unity and cohesion of the party.
He polled 1080 votes to emerge victorious to defeat Amechi Onowu polled 960 votes in the keenly contested state congress.
The very meticulous, smooth and transparent process was planned and led by the Deputy Governor of Enugu state, Ifeanyi Ossai.
Chidebe disclosed that his administration would reconcile, register more members and embark on grassroots mobilization campaigns aimed at winning back the heart of the public.
The new Chairman, described his victory as act of God, even as he extended hand of fellowship to his opponent, and others, assuring that they would work assiduously together towards ensuring that PDP bounced back to power in Anambra State politics and beyond.
“It is not a victory to one person. This is a victory for all of us. I can assure you that my good brother, Amechi and other contestants are going to work together to restore our party. The 2025 Anambra State governorship election is not going to be business as usual,” he stated.
Chidebe had at inception of his campaign for the position of chairman launched a five point agenda codenamed Reviving, Rebuilding, and Repositioning the PDP for a Victorious Future, were defined with many derivatives, including clear, measurable steps, concrete programs and action plans for a successful implementation.
The party’s Woman Leader Hon(Mrs) Calista Admachukwu assured that the party would move on for grassroots mass mobilisation, noting that as a woman, she would ensure all eligible citizens are brought on board.
