Hanny Henry
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State has elected and inaugurated new executives at the state, local government and ward levels as part of efforts to strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The exercise was concluded with the inauguration of the state executive committee in Yola, following the successful conduct of local government and ward congresses.
Inaugurating the state executives, Jalo Danga, Chairman of the Congress Electoral Committee, said the congresses were conducted peacefully and in line with the party’s constitution and approved electoral guidelines.
Danga said the completion of the exercise had provided the PDP with duly constituted leadership structures across the three administrative levels.
He commended party members for their cooperation and orderly conduct, urging the new executives to uphold discipline, promote unity and discharge their responsibilities with integrity.
He also charged the executives to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures and avoid actions that could undermine its unity, particularly as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
In his acceptance speech, Belmont Dogo, the new state chairman, described his emergence and that of other executives as a responsibility rather than a privilege, pledging to provide inclusive, discipline and consultative leadership.
Dogo expressed appreciation to the party’s national leadership for inaugurating the state executive committee, promising that the new leadership would work closely with the National Working Committee and other party organs to strengthen the PDP from the grassroots.
Also speaking,Adamu Gamma Tukur Ribadu, Director-General of the Maurice Vunobolki Campaign Organisation, described the completion of the congresses as a significant step towards rebuilding the party’s grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ribadu expressed confidence that the PDP would consolidate its support across Adamawa and mount a strong campaign in 2027.
He cited the party’s political history in the state and developments within rival parties as factors he believes could shape the contest, while expressing optimism about its chances in the governorship election.
