PDP in Edo gets new state executives

The Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State on Sunday inaugurated its new state executive members to steer the affairs of the party for the next four years.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the new executive members were announced by the chairman of the PDP state congress committee, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.
Makinde, who was represented by Babatunde Oduyoye, his Special Adviser on Strategy and Political Matter, declared that Tony Aziegbemie emerged as the new state chairman after polling 817 votes to defeat his closest rival, Felix Imoisili, who polled 488 votes.
Other members of the state new executives include Hillary Otsu, Secretary, who polled 739 votes to defeat his closest rival, Omololu Ojehomo, who polled 275 votes.
Harrison Omagbon polled 770 to emerge the Deputy State Chairman of the party against his rival, Emmanuel Okpobor, who polled 234 votes.
Other members of the state executive include Segun Saiki, Vice Chairman, Edo North, who was returned unopposed; Edo Central, Anthony Okosun, also returned unopposed; and Edo South, Nosa Ogievia, who polled 701 votes to defeat his rival.
The position of the state legal adviser was won by Esene Idemudia, with 175 votes against Jimi Osagiede, who scored three votes.
The position of the publicity secretary was retained by the incumbent, Chris Nehikhare, who polled 631 against his opponent, Avarenren Goodluck, who polled 126 votes.
Similarly, Fidelis Igenegbale won the position of the Financial Secretary with 626 votes against his opponent, Oboh Adekunle, who scored 127 votes.
The state Woman Leader position was also retained by Lindsay Tes-Sorae.
NAN reports that the positions of the state organising secretary, state treasurer, assistant organising secretary, assistant legal adviser, youth leader and auditor were returned unopposed.
Makinde, who rated the exercise as very successful, urged the party to prepare themselves against the Kogi State experience.
He said the exercise has placed the party in a better position to restrategise to take over office first in Edo State, then Ondo State and presidency in 2023.