On Thursday, October 24, 2024, Mr. Chidi Chidebe was elected as the new Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra during a congress held at the Women Development Centre in Awka.
Chidebe, who previously served as the PDP Youth Leader in Anambra, received 1,080 votes, defeating Amechi Onowu, who garnered 960 votes. Alongside him, Charles Anierobi was elected as Deputy Chairman, and Mr. Ebele Onunkwo became the party’s Secretary.
Ifeanyi Ossai, the Deputy Governor of Enugu State and Chairman of the Anambra PDP Congress Committee, encouraged the new Chairman to focus on rebuilding and reconciling all party members in the state. He emphasized that unity is essential for the party’s success.
“Anambra is critical to the party, and victory can only be achieved when all members are united under one umbrella,” Ossai said, urging the new leadership to collaborate with those who contested but did not win.
He also expressed satisfaction that the congress was conducted fairly, stating, “Last week, when we failed to conduct the congress, I assured PDP members in Anambra that it would be free, fair, and transparent. I am happy that this came to fruition.”
