The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State on Saturday inaugurated a newly elected 14-member State Executive Committee, ahead of the 2027 and 2028 elections.
The newly constituted executive, which was unanimously endorsed by party stakeholders, is expected to bring what the party describes as “tested experience, loyalty, and unflinching commitment” to its leadership structure.
Dr. Tony Aziegbemi was reelected as Chairman of the party, while Victor Enoghoma emerged as Deputy Chairman. Hon. Henry Duke Tenebe was elected Secretary, with Hon. Monday Osaigbovo serving as Vice Chairman (South), Evang. Adekunle Oboh as Vice Chairman (Central), and Bar. Richard Anetekhia as Vice Chairman (North). Other key officials include Ogbeide Ifaluyu-Isibor as Organizing Secretary and Bar. Dan Osa-Ogbegie as Publicity Secretary.
Also elected were Hon. John Adodo as Financial Secretary, Benedicta Attoh as Women Leader, Bar. Paul Itua as Legal Adviser, Liberty Ogboh as Treasurer, Austin Edosowan as Youth Leader, and Obas Stephen as Auditor.
In his acceptance speech, Chairman Dr. Tony Aziegbemi assured party faithful that the new executive will not disappoint the PDP in Edo State. He emphasized the party’s focus on upcoming electoral contests.
“We want to tell you that the Edo State PDP will not disappoint you, our eyes are on the ball. We must remove APC in 2027. We will make sure that we deliver Osadebe Avenue into the hand of PDP in 2028. We’ll make sure that we work day and night to ensure success,” he said.
Also speaking at the inauguration, the newly elected Publicity Secretary, Bar. Daniel Osa-Ogbegie, issued a stern warning to the ruling All Progressives
Congress (APC), particularly targeting the APC’s Publicity Secretary, Peter Uwadia, and the Edo State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu.Osa-Ogbegie criticized what he described as a history of insults directed at opposition figures by the current government and declared that such tactics will no longer be tolerated.
“I will not allow opposition figures in Edo State to be reduced to punching bags for reckless utterances. From today, every false claim, every half-truth, every attempt to malign opposition voices will be met with facts, with records, and with a resolute defence of the Edo people. Let us put an end to gutter politics and embrace responsible, issues-based debate. Kindly advise your principal accordingly,” he stated.
The PDP spokesperson also extended an invitation for civil political engagement.
“I invite you both to a higher ground: let us argue on the economy, on infrastructure, on fiscal management, on the welfare of our people. Let us leave insults behind and show Edo people that leaders can disagree with honour, yet still place the progress of the state above personal pride,” he said.
He further described the Governor’s verbal attacks on opposition leaders as “beneath the dignity of his office” and warned that the PDP would henceforth respond vigorously to any such occurrences.
“From today, every false claim, every half-truth, every attempt to malign opposition voices will be met with facts, with records, and with a resolute defence of the Edo people,” he reiterated.
Calling for a shift toward dignified and issue-based politics, Osa-Ogbegie urged government officials and spokespersons to adopt a more constructive and respectful approach moving forward.
