Mr Peter Azubuike has been elected as the new chairman of the Labour Party in Abia State. The election took place on Saturday during the party's State Congress in Umuahia. Delegates adopted a consensus approach, leading to the emergence of Azubuike and other members of the State Working Committee. Mr Chucks Akamadu was named state secretary, Ben Otti became organising secretary, and Mr Emenike Iroegbu was appointed publicity secretary.
Governor Alex Otti attended the event and praised the conduct of the congress. He congratulated the newly elected executives, stating, "I want to congratulate all the newly elected exco members and members of our party for conducting themselves in a decent and organised manner during the congress." He described the event as the beginning of a new era and promised continued support for the party and its new leadership.
The governor also commended the outgoing Acting State Chairman, Emmanuel Otti, for guiding the party through a challenging period. He urged Emmanuel Otti to remain involved, noting that the party had more responsibilities for him. In his acceptance speech, Azubuike pledged to unify the Labour Party across Abia State. He said he would leverage Governor Otti's popularity to secure electoral victories in 2027.
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