Bello Suru Re-Elected As Kebbi PDP Chairman
The state congress, endorsed by delegates from all 21 Local Government Areas, was conducted through a secret ballot in the presence of party stakeholders and officials of INEC. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State has re-elected Usman Bello-Suru as its chairman, alongside other executive members, to lead the party for another four years.T
he state congress, endorsed by delegates from all 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs), was conducted through a secret ballot in the presence of party stakeholders and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Declaring the results, Chairman of the State Delegates’ Congress, Mukhtar Lugga, described the exercise as transparent, credible, and fair.“I testify that the election was conducted peacefully and in full compliance with the law,” Lugga stated.
He added that 38 other executive officers were elected by delegates across the 21 LGAs, commending their patience and commitment. In his acceptance speech, Bello-Suru thanked party members for their confidence and pledged to strengthen the PDP in Kebbi.“We shall work together as a family to reposition our party, reconcile aggrieved members, and ensure the PDP regains its rightful place in Kebbi politics,” he said.Former PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, Aminu Bande, congratulated the new executives and urged them to promote party unity.“
The outcome of this congress reflects the trust of the delegates. I urge the leadership to build bridges, carry everyone along, and prepare the PDP for future victories,” Bande said.Board of Trustees member, Benjamin Dike, noted that while the PDP had faced internal crises in the past, the successful congress showed the party is stronger and more united.“Nigerians don’t need to be told what the PDP can do.
They have already felt the difference between our previous administrations and the current one, which has brought economic hardship,” he added.Among the re-elected executives were Hussaini Abdullahi-Raha as Deputy Chairman and Abubakar Bawa-Kalgo as Secretary.Others included Haruna Mai-Jega, Vice Chairman (Kebbi Central), Musa Dagwaya, Vice Chairman (Kebbi South), and Jibril Muhammad, Vice Chairman (Kebbi North).
Aliyu Komo was elected Financial Secretary, Sani Dododo as Publicity Secretary, and Garba Liman-Boma as Organising Secretary. The positions of Legal Adviser, Women Leader, Youth Leader, and Auditor went to Nura Bello, Rabi’atu Umar, and Abdullahi Muhammad-Bunza respectively.
