In a significant political development in Kogi State, the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has elected new leadership, marking a strategic shift to the Kogi East Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections.

Enemona Anyebe was elected as the new Chairman during the state congress held at Kefas Hall in Lokoja over the weekend, where 1,943 delegates were accredited.

The congress, which saw participation from party members across the 21 local governments, concluded the tenure of the previous caretaker Executive Council led by Senator Danjuma Lah.

The newly elected officials are set to manage the party’s activities for the next four years, with key positions as follows: Chairman: Hon. Enemona Anyebe, Deputy State Chairman: Alhaji Yahaya Karaku, State Secretary: Sunday Olufemi Ibrahim, Organizing Secretary: Abdulkadir Ibrahim, Legal Adviser: Senibj Segun, Financial Secretary: Hon. Paul Ukwenya, Publicity Secretary: Hon. Umoru Tijani Aruwa, Treasurer: Hon. Audu Siyaka Uhanaye, Auditor: Hon. Jude Sule, Women Leader: Mrs. Esther Soje, Youth Leader: Yunusa Adazake, State Vice Chairmen: Hon. Igagwu Haruna (East), Hon. Anthony Akuvada (Central), Ibrahim Taiwo (West), Assistant Legal Adviser: Bar. Samson Audu, Assistant Financial Secretary: Hon. Emmanuel Daku, Assistant Treasurer: Mr. Salawu Fortune Omuya, Assistant Youth Leader: Hon. Adebisi John, Assistant Organizing Secretary: Tolushi Michael Segun, Assistant Publicity Secretary: Ajiboye Ola Bolaji, Assistant State Secretary: Olu Olusoji, Assistant Auditor: Ajibulu Osward, Ex-Officio Members: Comfort O Oloni, Isah Husseini, AbdulRahman Faruq Musa, Mashud Hadiya, Hon. Ben Ugaje.

Senator Istifanus Gyang, the chairman of the Electoral Committee, confirmed that the elections were conducted smoothly, with most candidates elected unopposed.

He urged the new officials to maintain transparency and accountability, stressing the party’s guiding principles.

Gyang, while noting the importance of the congress, asserted that true power lies with the people and reaffirmed the PDP’s status as the largest political party in Africa and a foundational entity for other parties.

The event was attended by notable former national and state assembly members, INEC officials, and other party stakeholders.