How Ex-Minister Emerged Imo PDP Chairman

Former Minister of commerce and Industry, Chief Charles Ugwu has emerged victorious in the keenly contested Imo State Chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Congress election held in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.

Ugwu’s emergence may not have come as a surprise following his acceptance by majority of the party faithful.

Subsequently, the former State acting Chairman of the Party, Chief Martins Ejiogu and Chief Ray Emeana were also returned as Deputy Chairman and secretary respectively.

According to the Electoral Committee Chairman, chief Uzor Azubuike, the total number of votes cast during the election were 2621 and 39 offices were contested for, which includes the office of organizing secretary, where Chief Law Biaduo emerged victorious.

In his acceptance speech, chief Ugwu commended the delegates for the confidence reposed on him and promised to use his wealth of exposure, competence, acumen and dexterity to propel the part to an enviable position.

In his comments, the Deputy Chairman of the Congress Planning Committee, Hon. Chuma Nnaji commended members of the party for a peaceful congress and urged other political parties to emulate the PDP.