The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, on Saturday, elected new officers to steer its affairs, with former Kwara North senatorial candidate, Hon. Issa Adamu Bawa, emerging as the new State Chairman.
The elective congress, held at the Arca Santa Arena in Ilorin, witnessed a large turnout of party faithful, stakeholders, and delegates from across the 16 local government areas of the state.
In the new line-up, Chief (Mrs.) Atinuke Macharty was elected as the Deputy State Chairman, while Comrade Adio Odunjo clinched the position of State Youth Leader.
AbdulRahman Abdullahi Kayode was elected the new State Secretary, while Comrade Adewara Olushola was returned as the State Publicity Secretary. Bashir Ashura emerged as the Deputy Publicity Secretary.
Other members of the State Executive Council (SEC) were equally elected and sworn in during the exercise, with Comrade AbdulRahman Kayode also being re-elected to retain his seat as State Secretary.
The congress was described as peaceful and orderly, with leaders and delegates commending the process as a sign of renewed unity and strength within the party ahead of future elections.
President of 8th Senate Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki charged the newly-elected officers to work tirelessly to reposition the PDP as a credible alternative in Kwara politics as the 2027 general elections draw near.
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