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.