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PDP 2024 Imo Congress: Ex-HoR Member, Austin Nwachukwu Elected As State Chairman, Alongside Others

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By Dan Opara

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State held its 2024 Congress on Saturday, August 31, at the Kanu Nwankwo Sports Center in Owerri.

The Congress drew significant participation from delegates and members representing all 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.


In a pivotal outcome, Rt. Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, a former Federal House of Representatives member who served Ehime-Mbano/Ihitte-Uboma/Obowo (Okigwe South) from 2007 to 2011, was elected as the new State Chairman of the Imo PDP.

In his acceptance speech, Nwachukwu expressed profound gratitude for his election and vowed to steer the party towards success in the 2027 elections.

He committed to an inclusive leadership approach, urging former party members who had left to return and help rejuvenate the PDP in Imo State.

Nwachukwu also lauded the Electoral Committee for overseeing a peaceful and orderly Congress.

Acknowledging key figures who contributed to the success of the Congress, Nwachukwu extended his appreciation to Acting National Chairman , Amb. Umar Damagum, National Secretary Sen. Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu (SamDaddy), Southeast Organizing Secretary and Chairman of the Imo PDP Congress Planning Committee, Hon. Mike Ahumibe, immediate past Imo PDP State Chairman Sir Chidi Dike, and Secretary of the Imo PDP State Congress Planning Committee, Sir Amby Chima Umeh.


During the Congress, the National Secretary of PDP, Sen. Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu, led delegates from Ikeduru LGA in voting.

The results were officially announced by the Chairman of the Imo PDP 2024 State Congress Electoral Panel, Hon. Amb. Odion Agweh, and his team.

Amb. Agweh reported that a total of 2,916 delegates were accredited and participated in the voting process.


The elected members of the Imo PDP State Working Committee are as follows:

State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Austin Nwachukwu (2,821 votes).
Deputy Chairman, Hon. Chidi Agbasi.
State Secretary, Hon. Gerald U. Ogoko
Organizing Secretary, Mr. Felix Nwosu.
Treasurer, Godstime Ozigbo.
State Youth Leader, Ndubueze Egburuaja.
Women Leader, Lolo Edith Nwachi.
State Auditor, Demian Ogu.
Legal Adviser, Barr. Bennett Amukamara.
Financial Secretary, Hon. Ugorji Onuegbu.
Publicity Secretary, Comr.Lancelot Obiaku.
Vice Chairman 1 (Owerri Zone) Hon. Geofrey Ihentuge.
Vice Chairman 2 (Orlu Zone) Hon. Carl Nwokoma.
Vice Chairman 3 (Okigwe Zone) Chief Chuks Ajaelu.
Assistant Women Leader 1 (Owerri Zone) Lolo Chinyere Onyeise.
Assistant Women Leader 2 (Orlu Zone) Chinyere Okoro.
Assistant Women Leader 3 (Okigwe Zone) Clara Ugha.
Assistant Organizing Secretary 1 (Owerri Zone) Dorathy Ogazi.
Assistant Organizing Secretary 2 (Orlu Zone) Finbar Mbanaso.
Assistant Organizing Secretary 3 (Okigwe Zone)Obiawuchi Agiriga.
Assistant Secretary 1 (Owerri Zone) Arthur Ugochukwu.
Assistant Secretary 2 (Orlu Zone) Hon. Mike Okafor.
Assistant Secretary 3 (Okigwe Zone) Ikechukwu Ajaero.
Assistant Treasurer 1 (Owerri Zone) Akudo Unachukwu.
Assistant Treasurer 2 (Orlu Zone)Harry Ihebinike.
Assistant Treasurer 3 (Okigwe Zone) Chief Paul Uche.
27.Assistant Youth Leader 1 (Owerri Zone) Ibe Chijioke.

Assistant Youth Leader 2 (Orlu Zone) Nobert Duru.
Assistant Youth Leader 3 (Okigwe Zone) Izuchukwu Ugochukwu.
Assistant Auditor (Owerri Zone) Chief Tony Ahunanya.
Assistant Publicity Secretary (Orlu Zone) Ikechukwu Onuoha.
Assistant Legal Adviser, Barr. Annie Uzoka Callistus (
Assistant Financial Secretary (Orlu Zone) Fred Opiah.
Ex-Officio 1 (Owerri Zone) Charles Ndubuisi Ogaziechi.
Ex-Officio 2 (Owerri Zone) Ken Njoku.
Ex-Officio 1 (Orlu Zone) Gertrude Obiefuna.
Ex-Officio 2 (Orlu Zone) Hon. Henry Ogugua.
Ex-Officio 1 (Okigwe Zone) Basil Okewulonu.
Ex-Officio 2 (Okigwe Zone) Kingsley Egbuche.

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The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.

The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.

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The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.

The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.

 

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