Yesterday, September 14, 2024, marked a significant milestone in the political landscape of Akwa Ibom State, as our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), successfully conducted an elective State Congress at the Uyo Township Stadium. This gathering of esteemed delegates from all wards and local government chapters was a testament to the party’s commitment to deepening people’s participation, in line with its deep-seated belief in the tenets of democracy.
With a sense of purpose and unity, the delegates unanimously elected a new 39-member State Executive Committee, led by the indefatigable and visionary Rt. Hon. (Elder) Aniekan Akpan as Chairman. This outcome is a resounding affirmation of the party’s trust and confidence in his leadership acumen.
The elective congress, conducted in an atmosphere of peace, transparency, and fairness, was attended by the Leader of our party and Governor of the State, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, and the immediate past Governor, His Excellency Mr. Udom Emmanuel, CON. Both charged participants on the need to remain peaceful and committed to the party’s ideals.
The exercise saw the emergence of the following individuals to steer the affairs of our great party:
1. Aniekan Simon Akpan – Chairman
2. Harrison Ekpo – Deputy Chairman
3. Ibanga Akpan Brownson – Secretary
4. Augustine Esau Akpan – Vice Chairman I
5. Inemesit Itina – Vice Chairman II
6. Barr. Ekpong Edemumoh – Vice Chairman III
7. Mmeme Akpabio – Treasurer
8. Effiong Ita Emah – Financial Secretary
9. Emmanuel Mbong – Organizing Secretary
10. Edwin Edwin Ebiese – Publicity Secretary
11. Barr. Ekemini Uba – Legal Adviser
12. Andy Halifax Ekitok – Auditor
13. Inibehe Silas – Woman Leader
14. Ubong Effiong – Youth Leader
15. David Umanah – Assistant Secretary I
16. Anietie Sunday Akpan – Assistant Secretary II
17. Umana Benjamin Umana – Assistant Secretary III
18. Mabel Udom – Assistant Treasurer I
19. Johnson Jumbo – Assistant Treasurer II
20. Samuel Alfred Awakessien – Assistant Treasurer III
21. Friday Ebong – Assistant Financial Secretary
22. Regina Udosek – Assistant Publicity Secretary
23. Fabian Emmanuel – Assistant Organizing Secretary I
24. Friday Uko Archibong – Assistant Organizing Secretary II
25. Lawson Bassey Ukim – Assistant Organizing Secretary III
26. Michael Eyo – Assistant Legal Adviser
27. Udeme Friday Johnny – Assistant Woman Leader I
28. Agnes Okon Joe – Assistant Woman Leader II
29. Alice Udoete Oyuho – Assistant Woman Leader III
30. Ben Edengsenting – Assistant Youth Leader I
31. Uchang Etim Akaka – Assistant Youth Leader II
32. Itohowo Ibe Bassey – Assistant Youth Leader III
33. Usenmfon Ibanga – Assistant Auditor
34. Sarah Ekwo – Ex-Officio
35. Hannah Sunday – Ex-Officio
36. Iniobong Ukwa – Ex-Officio
37. Imaobong Augusta Archibong – Ex-Officio
38. Esther Robson Umoh – Ex-Officio
39. Ofonime Michael Akpan – Ex-Officio
The reinvigorated executive, led by Rt. Hon. (Elder) Aniekan Akpan, will continue to thrive and deliver on strengthening the gains recorded by the party in the State.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Senator Akon Eyakenyi, PhD; the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Udeme Otong; the Congress Organizing Committee; and indeed the delegates and party faithful, for their unwavering support and confidence in us.
We proudly assert that this new leadership is a blend of experienced and dynamic individuals poised to drive the party’s vision and aspirations to greater heights.
Long live the Peoples Democratic Party!
Long live Akwa Ibom State!
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
Signed,
Edwin Ebiese, MNSE, MNIMechE
Akwa Ibom State Publicity Secretary
September 15, 2024
