Enugu State Commissioner Elected as Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party

In a unanimous decision, Martin Chukwunwike, the Enugu State Commissioner for Housing, has been elected as the new chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State. The election took place during the 2024 Enugu State PDP Congress held at Okpara Square on Saturday.

Chukwunwike’s election was uncontested, as announced by the chairman of the state PDP Congress Committee, Dr. Tony Iyoha. Iyoha declared the results of the elected State Executive Committee, confirming Chukwunwike’s position as the new state chairman.

Notably, Chukwunwike has served as a Commissioner in the State Executive Council three times, from 2003-2007, 2007-2011, and 2023 until his recent election as PDP state chairman.

In his acceptance speech, Chukwunwike thanked Governor Peter Mbah and all the delegates for reposing their confidence in him and other elected members of the State Executive Committee (SEC). He promised to sustain the popularity of PDP in Enugu State as a party of "first choice."

The newly elected chairman also commended the Governor Peter Mbah-led administration for holding the party members united despite the outcome of the 2023 general elections. He assured that the new team would work together to build on the party’s achievements and make it a singular force in Enugu State.

Other elected executive members of the party include Deputy Chairman Chief Steve Oruruo, Secretary Mr Chukwudi Nnadozie, Auditor Mr Toby Odinwankpa, Deputy Chairman Enugu East Nnamdi Nwafor, Deputy Chairman Enugu West Ernest Nwaeze, State Organising Secretary Onyi Odibe, State Woman Leader Princess Peace Nnaji, Youth Leader Beneath Ajah, and Publicity Secretary Mr Uchenna Obute among others.

Earlier, the outgone chairman, Chief Augustine Nnamani, thanked Governor Peter Mbah for reviving the PDP in Enugu State from the Peter Obi’s factor, which greatly affected the party in the state and entire South East. He expressed gratitude that the party had been revived and was now a force to be reckoned with.

The newly elected chairman, Martin Chukwunwike, has assured that the party would continue to do its best to make a difference in Enugu State and the entire country.