Orbih Returns As S’South PDP Elects New Executive

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South, yesterday, elected a new executive committee, with a vow to reclaim power at the centre in 2023.
In the election which took place at Obi Wali Conference Centre, Port Harcourt, Chief Dan Orbih, who ran unopposed, emerged as the National Vice Chairman of the party in the zone.
Other elected officers, who also did not have opponents, were Felix Omenu, Zonal Secretary; Anthony Ikuenobe, Financial Secretary; Evelyn Weke, Treasurer; George Turnah, Legal Adviser; Lloyd Owonaru, Youth Leader and Tessy Toru, Woman leader.
The election was conducted by an Electoral Committee headed by Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, and was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In his remarks, Chairman, South-South Governors’ Forum and Governor of Delta, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, thanked the outgoing Caretaker Committee in the zone for its contributions to the party.
He said that the party in the zone would continue to speak with one voice to provide leadership and direction for the members.
“We thank God that we are gathered here again as a party and as a zone because when we gather, we speak with one voice.
“As long as we stay united as one we will continue to build on the gains of the past, and going into the future, I know that we will continue to work hard to take back our country under the leadership of the PDP.
“On behalf of my colleagues, we will continue to work with the executive of our zone and we will as a party, take back leadership of our country in 2023.
“When we return to power in 2023, this nation will be redirected in a manner that will be good for every Nigerian,” Okowa stated.