Enugu PDP Elects Martin Chukwunwike as State Chairman

Enugu State Commissioner for Housing, Martin Chukwunwike, has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State.

The election was held during the 2024 Enugu State PDP Congress at Okpara Square on Saturday. Chukwunwike’s appointment was uncontested, as confirmed by Dr. Tony Iyoha, chairman of the state PDP Congress Committee.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Iyoha announced the results of the newly elected State Executive Committee, officially naming Chukwunwike as the state chairman.

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Chukwunwike, who has previously served as Commissioner in the State Executive Council three times—2003-2007, 2007-2011, and 2023—takes on this new role with a strong background in state governance.

In his declaration, Iyoha said, “By the authority vested in me as the chairman of the electoral committee for the Enugu State PDP Congress, I hereby declare you as the duly elected PDP State Executive Committee.”

Iyoha praised the administration of Governor Peter Mbah for maintaining unity within the party despite the challenges following the 2023 general elections.

He remarked, “We appreciate the Enugu State government for keeping the PDP family united. The Congress has been smooth and without issues, thanks to the efforts of Governor Dr. Peter Mbah.”

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In his acceptance speech, Chukwunwike expressed gratitude to Governor Mbah and the delegates for their trust and support. He pledged to uphold the PDP’s prominence in Enugu State as the party of “first choice.”

Chukwunwike said, “On behalf of the new PDP Executive in Enugu State, I congratulate all those elected alongside me. I also extend my sincere thanks to the electoral committee from Abuja.

I assure you of our unwavering support and loyalty, which will be 100%, not 99.9%. We will build on the achievements of the past executive and address any issues to ensure PDP remains the leading party in Enugu State. We are committed to excelling in the upcoming local government elections and achieving a 17 out of 17 performance.”

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Other newly elected executive members include Chief Steve Oruruo as Deputy Chairman, Mr. Chukwudi Nnadozie as Secretary, Mr. Toby Odinwankpa as Auditor, Nnamdi Nwafor as Deputy Chairman Enugu East, Ernest Nwaeze as Deputy Chairman Enugu West, Onyi Odibe as State Organizing Secretary, Princess Peace Nnaji as State Woman Leader, Beneath Ajah as Youth Leader, and Mr. Uchenna Obute as Publicity Secretary, among others.

In his farewell address, outgoing chairman Chief Augustine Nnamani thanked Governor Peter Mbah for revitalizing the PDP in Enugu State amidst the challenges posed by Peter Obi’s influence, which had impacted the party’s standing in the state and the South East region. Nnamani noted, “Despite the setbacks from Peter Obi’s factor, we are grateful that Governor Mbah has revitalized the party, making us the top choice once again.”

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