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Edo NNPP elects new executive for four-year term

Edo NNPP elects new executive for four-year term

The Edo State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has held its State Congress in Benin City, where it inaugurated a new set
of executives to steer the party’s affairs for the next four years.

John Agbaje was re-elected as the State Chairman, alongside a full complement of other new officers, who were all unanimously endorsed by the congress attendees. The event, presided over by Comrade Moses, saw the election of key party leaders committed to driving the vision of the NNPP’s forward in the coming years.

The newly elected officers include: Amaechi Uzor Iyeke, vice chairman; Akuoba Moses, deputy chairman of Edo North; Larry Emwinghare, deputy chairman of Edo South, and Blessing Enaholo Aigbogun, deputy chairman of Edo Central.

Other members include Daniel Ero as secretary; Samuel Irabor as deputy secretary, and Goodluck Imonitie as treasurer.
Erick Abisoye, who was appointed deputy treasurer, alongside Friday Emovan as financial secretary, will be charged with overseeing
the party’s finances.

Meanwhile, Samuel Osaretin assumes the role of deputy financial secretary, and Edosa Unity Henry takes up the position of publicity secretary. Other appointments include, Musa Nasiru as organising secretary and Omorogie Ruben as deputy organizing secretary. Collins Momoh was named welfare secretary, with Tina Bassey as deputy welfare secretary. Women’s leadership is represented by Juliet Omoruyi, who will serve as the Women Leader, while Faith Ajayi is the Deputy Women Leader. Silvester Osariemen will lead as Youth Leader, and Isaac Momoh will serve as one of the three Ex-Officio members.

In his acceptance speech, Agbaje expressed his gratitude to NNPP members for re-electing him and reaffirmed his commitment to building a stronger party. He called for unity and collaboration, stressing that only through collective effort could the party make meaningful progress.

“I am deeply honoured to be entrusted with this responsibility for another four years,” Agbaje remarked. “This victory is for all of us. It
is a victory to serve the people and take our party to greater heights. Together, we will work to realise our goal of having a presence in
Osadebe House—the seat of government in Edo State.”

Agbaje also set ambitious targets for the party, to produce candidates for key political positions, including the vacant Edo-Central
Senatorial seat and the Ovia North and Ovia South Federal Constituencies. He urged party members to prepare for future elections at all levels, from local councils to the national stage.

He also emphasised the importance of grassroots engagement, stating, “True victory in politics comes from connecting with the grassroots. We must ensure that all candidates are given a fair chance to present their vision and engage with the people directly. This is the key to winning elections.”

The newly elected executives are expected to play a pivotal role in mobilising the party’s supporters and driving its political agenda
forward.

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