Rivers PDP Gets New Leadership As Court Sacks Exco

Posted on January 16, 2025

In a landmark political development, Hon. Nname Robinson Ewor has emerged as the Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State. This followed a Court ruling that dissolved the previous executive committee of the party, paving the way for new leadership to steer its affairs.

Hon. Ewor, who also serves as the Chairman of the Governing Council of Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic and the Rivers West Senatorial Vice Chairman of the Rivers State PDP, has been tasked with restoring stability and unity to the party. He will lead the party alongside a newly appointed executive team comprising seasoned politicians and professionals.

The updated Rivers State PDP Exco included:

High Chief Nname Robinson Ewor, Ph.D. – Acting State Chairman

Dr. Field Nkor – Acting State Secretary

Mr. William Fialaosika – Member

Engr. Bellor Kingsley Waite – Member

Hon. Sydney Gbara – Member

Hon. Uranta Humphrey Clinton – Member

Barr. Victor Pepple – Member

Dr. Alom Austin Mba – Member

Miss Beauty Adokiye – Member

Dr. Emily Solomon – Member

Mr. Sunny Daniel – Member

Dr. Sule Amakiri – Member

Mr. Alalibo Graham Braide – Member

Dr. Simon Hart – Member

Mrs. Ngozi Ogbonda – Member

Pastor Constance Oruma – Member

Mrs. Augusta Agwor – Member

Additionally, new chairmen have been announced for the party at the local government level:

Sir Dr. Handsome Ekelechi Agile – Ahoada East

Thompson Marcus – Ogu/Bolo

Oba Fred – Okrika

Christian Obene – Akuku-Toru

Dennis Amadi – Ikwerre

Nwuche Chukwuemeka – Ahoada West

Wilcox Buruwi – Bonny

Pepple Godwin – Opobo/Nkoro

Monday Dumiye – Gokana

Oduye Tom-West – Asari-Toru

Victor Ere – Andoni

Princewill Ejikwe – Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni

Otamiri Ngubo – Etche

Minikwu Uche – Emohua

The reconstitution of the party leadership comes amidst internal conflicts and power struggles that have hampered the PDP’s activities in Rivers State. The new executives are expected to bring a fresh perspective and direction, ensuring cohesion ahead of the next political cycle.

Speaking on his appointment, Hon. Nname Robinson Ewor expressed his commitment to fostering unity and advancing the party’s objectives in the state. “This is a time for reconciliation and growth. Together, we will ensure that the PDP continues to stand strong as a party for the people,” he stated.

The party faithful and political observers will now watch closely to see how the new leadership addresses pressing issues and repositions the PDP as a formidable political force in Rivers State.