By Akakan Umoh
A 39-member State Executive Committee has been reconstituted for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom State chapter.
At the election that drew delegates from the 31 local government areas in the state, Elder Aniekan Simon Αkpan was elected as Chairman.
Akpan, a one-time member of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and the state Commissioner for Education, was sworn in July 2021 to complete the tenure of the late Obong Udo Ekpenyong.
Ekpenyong from Ikot Okusung in Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state died in active service and was replaced by Aniekan Akpan, his kinsman.
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Harrison Ekpo, the immediate past Secretary of the party, was elected as Deputy Chairman.
Other elected officers include Ibanga Brownson, Secretary, and Augustine Akpan, Inemesit Itina, Barr Ekpong Edemumoh as Vice Chairmen I, II, and III.
Also in the new Exco are: Mmeme Akpabio, Effiong Emah, Emmanuel Mbong, Edwin Ebiese, Barr Ekemini Uba, Andy Ekitok, Inibehe Silas, and Ubong Effiong as Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Organising Secretary, Publicity Secretary, Legal Adviser, Auditor, Woman leader and Youth leader respectively, among others.
Before the election, Aniekan Akpan had called for a dissolution of the state EXCO. The State Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakanyi moved for dissolution of the EXCO and the Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Elder Udeme Otong seconded the motion.
Speaking, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno tasked the newly-elected State Executive of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to aim at conquering new territories and expanding the umbrella to accommodate more people through their people- centric service.
The Governor gave the charge while addressing the State Party Congress, where new executive of the party were elected, at Uyo Township Stadium.
He congratulated the reelected chairman, Elder Aniekan Akpan and his executive for their successful election and urged them to surpass the strides of the erstwhile executive.
Governor Eno who is the leader of the party in the State assured that he will continue to lead the State with integrity and honesty, adding that his administration will remain responsive and responsible, while continuing to galvanize the youths as well as other Akwa Ibomites to arise.
He lauded the hard work and diligent service of the immediate past party Exco for leading the party to victory in various elections during their tenure.
Eno particularly thanked the immediate past Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, for providing the needed leadership that led to his emergence as Governor.
Governor Eno also appreciated his predecessor for taking part in the congress; representative from the National Secretariat, and the Congress Organising Committee, led by Engr Uwem Stephen Okoko , for what he described as a well organised congress.
While noting that the exercise marked a new dawn for the party, he called on all party faithful to give the new Exco the necessary support to succeed in the tasks ahead especially, the October 5, local government election.
In his remark, the immediate past Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel appreciated the party leadership for successfully driving the party to success and supporting Pastor Umo Eno to victory in the 2023 elections.
He pledged his continuous support where necessary, to enable the new leadership succeed on their mandate.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Chairman, Elder Aniekan Akpan assured that the Exco would work together to maintain the winning history of the party and more importantly, to ensure the re-election of Governor Umo Eno in 2027.
The State EXCO has a lifespan of four years.
See full list of the elected officers:
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CANDIDATES OF THE PDP
PARTY OFFICE – CANDIDATE
1. CHAIRMAN – ANIEKAN SIMOΝ ΑΚΡΑΝ
2. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN – HARRISON EXPO
3. SECRETARY – IBANGA AKPAN BROWNSON
4. VICE CHAIRMAN I – AUGUSTINE ESAU AKPAN
5. VICE CHAIRMAN II – INEMESIT ITINA
6.VICE CHAIRMAN III – BARR. EKPONG EDEMUMOH
7.TREASURER – ΜΜΕΜΕ ΑΚΡΑΒΙΟ
8.FINANCIAL SECRETARY – EFFIONG ITA EMAH
9.ORGANIZING SECRETARY – EMMANUEL MBONG
10.PUBLICITY SECRETARY – EDWIN EDWIN EBIESE
11.LEGAL ADVISER – BARR. EKEMINI UBA
12.AUDITOR – ANDY HALIFAX EKITOK
13.WOMAN LEADER – INIBEHE SILAS
14.YOUTH LEADER – UBONG EFFIONG
15.ASST SECT I – DAVID UMANAH
16.ASST SECT II – ANIETIE SUNDAY AKPAN
17.ASST SECT III – UMANA BENJAMIN UMANA
18.ASST TREASURER I – MABEL UDOM
19.ASST TREASURER II – JOHNSON JUMBO
20.ASST TREASURER III – SAMUEL ALFRED AWAKESSIEN
21.ASST FINANCIAL SECT – FRIDAY EBONG
22.ASST PUBLICITY SECT – REGINA UDONSEK
23. ASST ORG SECT I – FABIAN EMMANUEL
24.ASST ORG SECT II – FRIDAY UKO ARCHIBONG
25.ASST ORG SECT III – LAWSON BASSEY UKIM
26.ASST LEGAL ADVISER – MICHAEL EYO
27.ASST WOMAN LEADER I – UDEME FRIDAY JOHNNY
28.ASST WOMAN LEADER II – AGNES OKON JOE
29.ASST WOMAN LEADER III – ALICE UDOETE OYUHO
30.ASST YOUTH LEADER I – BEN EDENGSSENTING
31.ASST YOUTH LEADER II – UCHANG ETIM AKAKA
32.ASST YOUTH LEADER III – ITOHOWO IBE BASSEY
33.ASST AUDITOR – USENMFON IBANGA
34.EX-OFFICIO – SARAH EKWO
35.EX-OFFICIO – HANNAH SUNDAY
36.EX-OFFICIO – INIOBONG UKWAK
37.EX-OFFICIO – IMAOBONG AUGUSTA ARCHIBONG
38.EX-OFFICIO – ESTHER ROBSON UMOH
39. EX-OFFICIO – OFONIME MICHAEL AKPAN
