…As newly party elected SPS cautions APC
…Says the habit of hurling insults at opposition figures will no longer pass unchallenged
By Simeon OSAJIE
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday, September 27, 2025 witnessed a transition and consolidation of leadership as new State Executive Committee (SEC) members were duly elected and sworn into office.
The State Congress took place at the Esteem Event Centre, along Adesuwa College Road, Benin, the State capital with all the duly elected Ward to the Local Government Executives and one Ad-Hoc Delegate each from the 18 local government area of the State participated.
Aziegbemin whose nomination was unopposed, polled 893 votes of the 917 accredited voters to emerge chairman, while 24 votes were voided.
The new SEC members are, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi – Chairman, Hon. Victor Enoghoma – Deputy Chairman, Hon. Henry Duke Tenebe (FCIA) – Secretary, Hon. Monday Osaigbovo – Vice Chairman (South), Evang. Adekunle Oboh – Vice Chairman (Central) and Barr. Richard Anetekhia – Vice Chairman (North).
Others are Ogbeide Ifaluyu-Isibor – Organizing Secretary, DAN Osa-Ogbegie, Esq. – Publicity Secretary, John Adodo – Financial Secretary, Benedicta Attoh– Women Leader, Barr. Paul Itua – Legal Adviser, Liberty Ogboh – Treasurer, Austin Edosowan – Youth Leader and Barr. Obas Stephen – Auditor.
In his acceptance speech, the reelected chairman of PDP, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi appreciated members for their trust in his leadership style and stated that the task ahead is how to plan and strategize towards winning elections for PDP and bring the party back to power both at the National and State levels.
Meanwhile in a Press Statement issued and signed by the newly elected State Publicity Secretary (SPS) of the P,arty, Barr Daniel A. Noah Osa-Ogbegie, a copy made available to The9jaTREND stated that the State Congress marked a new chapter in the party’s journey to strengthen democracy and reposition Edo for responsible governance.
According to him, “Each of these officers and others not listed, bring tested experience, party loyalty, and an unflinching commitment to serve the people of Edo State. Together, they will drive the agenda of the PDP as the true custodian of democratic values and as the voice of the people.”
He noted: Our Commitment: We affirm our respect for constituted authority and for the institutions of governance. However, our allegiance remains first and foremost to the people of Edo State. Where government policies uplift the people, we shall lend our support; but where governance falters into oppression, waste, or deception, we shall stand firmly with the people.
“In this regard, we serve notice to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and to the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo: the PDP will hold you accountable to Edo people. We will demand clarity on the Governor’s claim of a $250 million investment from Glasgow that has become a source of embarrassment to Edo people at the moment, we will question the abandonment of projects initiated under the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki, and we will shine light on fiscal management practices that appear to ignore transparency and responsibility.”
Going further the newly elected Edo PDP SPS added:
“A Personal Word from the Publicity Secretary: To my senior brothers and colleagues, Mr. Peter Uwadia, Publicity Secretary of the APC, and Mr. Paul Ohonbamu, Honourable Commissioner for Information:
“I extend to you my personal regards, but I must be frank. The habit of hurling insults at opposition figures, which has characterised this government’s style of communication, will no longer pass unchallenged. 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.
“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.
“The Governor’s penchant for abusing opposition leaders is beneath the dignity of his office and will no longer be tolerated. If government believes in its policies, let it defend them with substance, not with invectives.
“Gentlemen, the road ahead will be robust. I am prepared for it. I trust you will be too.”