By Simeon OSAJIE
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disowned a parallel congress planned by Chief Dan Orbih’s group, scheduled for October 5, 2025.
This was stated in a disclaimer signed by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi and Hon. Henry Duke Tenebe, Chairman and Secretary of the state PDP, respectively, to distance themselves from a parallel congress proposed by another group.
According to Dr. Aziegbemi and Hon. Tenebe, Chairman and Secretary of the State PDP, the party had already concluded its congress, electing officers in a peaceful atmosphere.
The Dan Orbih-led group’s actions may be seen as a challenge to the party’s existing leadership, potentially triggering a power struggle.
Recall, Tlthe PDP in Edo State held local government congresses across all 18 local government areas on September 21, 2025, electing new executive committees and national delegates.
The PDP accused Orbih, who has been rewarded with two positions – Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma and Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze of planning to hold a parallel state congress to give impression of a division in the party.
DISCLAIMER!!!
Dr. Tony Aziegbemi. Hon. Henry Duke Tenebe (FCIA) Chairman, Secretary, Edo State PDP Edo State PDP It is hereby announced for the information of the general public and most especially members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the Edo State Chapter of the Party in line with the timetable and schedule of activities as approved by the National Working Committee (NWC) of our great party concluded the Congresses to elect party officers from the ward, Local Government and at the State levels.
The State Congress was held on the 27th of September 2025, under the supervision of the National Working Committee that sent Electoral and Appeal Panels officials of the party and in line with the extant law, the exercise was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Congresses which held peacefully, saw the emergence of the party Officers that will pilot the affairs of the Edo State Chapter of the party for the next 4 (Four) years.
However, information at the party’s disposal has it that Chief Dan Osi Orbih, who has been rewarded by ruling party both at the federal and at the state levels with these appointments i.e. , the Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State and Chairman Governing Council of Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, in concert with some members of the PDP are planning to hold a parallel State Congress for the 5th of October 2025 contrary to the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party (As amended in 2017) with a view to creating a wrong impression in the minds of members of the public, and the PDP that there is division in our party.
Dr Tony Aziegbemi. Hon Henry Duke Tenebe(FCIA)
Chairman, Edo State PDP Secretary, Edo State PDP