The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the dates for the ward, Local Government Area (LGA), and state congresses in Imo State. The exercise is aimed at electing new leaders of the party from the ward to the state level, following a recent shakeup in the state leadership of the party that led to the mass resignation of members.
According to a statement by the party's State Secretary, Ugorji Onuegbu, the ward congress will take place on July 27, while the LGA and state congresses have been scheduled for August 10 and 31, respectively. The announcement was made known during a stakeholders' meeting at the party's secretariat in Owerri.
The State Caretaker Committee Chairman, Chidi Dike, assured that the exercise will be conducted in a manner that will be acceptable to all, with a view to repositioning the party and putting it in a better position to face future challenges. He commended the National Secretary of the party and the party's governorship candidate in the November 2023 election, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, for their support towards the welfare of the party in the state.
The chairman also inaugurated the LGA Congress Harmonisation and Consensus Committees that will supervise the congress at the LGA level. He praised the efforts of Chief Emma Ahuoku-led Disciplinary Committee, stating that all acts of indiscipline, abuse of office, and anti-party activities are now a thing of the past.
The meeting was well attended by party stakeholders across the three geopolitical zones in Imo State. The exercise is expected to bring about new leadership and reinvigorate the party ahead of future elections.
Source: Punch Newspapers