The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has re‑elected Dr. Tony Aziegbemi as its chairman for a second term. Aziegbemi, who first became state chairman on 15 March 2020 and was later appointed caretaker committee chairman on 6 February 2025 for a 90‑day period, emerged victorious at the party’s state congress held on Saturday. The congress was attended by 917 delegates from the state’s 18 local government areas and also resulted in the election of several other key officials.
Henry Duke Tenebe, the elder brother of the Edo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was elected Secretary. Three former commissioners who served under Governors Adams Oshiomhole and Godwin Obaseki were also elected to various positions: Victor Enoghoma as Deputy State Chairman, Monday Osaigbovo as Vice Chairman for Edo South, and Ogbeide Ifaluyu‑Isibor as Organising Secretary. Additional elected officials include Evangelist Adekunle Oboh (Vice Chairman, Edo Central), Barr. Richard Anetekhia (Vice Chairman, Edo North), Dan Osa‑Ogbegie (Publicity Secretary), John Adodo (Financial Secretary), and Benedicta Attoh (Woman Leader). The party further appointed Paul Itua as Legal Adviser, Liberty Ogboh as Treasurer, Austin Edosowan as Youth Leader, and Barr. Obas Stephen as Auditor.
In his acceptance speech, Aziegbemi described the election as a historic transition and consolidation of leadership, marking a new chapter in the party’s journey to strengthen democracy and reposition Edo for responsible governance. He thanked the more than 900 delegates for voting peacefully and orderly, noting that the successful congress demonstrates the party’s readiness to reinvent itself and reclaim its place. Aziegbemi emphasized that the new leadership will work tirelessly to deliver good governance to the people of Edo State, who are yearning for positive change. He pledged that the party will not take its endorsement for granted and will focus on advancing its agenda as the true custodian of democratic values and the voice of the people.
The congress was supervised by a panel from the PDP national headquarters, led by Mr. Tariga Tulagha, Chairman of the Electoral Committee.
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