Bello Suru emerges as Kebbi PDP chairman, 38 others

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi has re-elected Alhaji Usman Bello-Suru as the State chairman, alongside other 38 executives, to lead the party for another four years.

They were elected at a State congress by the delegates from all 21 Local Government Areas, before the presence of party stakeholders and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

While declaring the results, Dr Mukhtar Lugga, Chairman of the State Delegates’ Congress, described the election as transparent, credible and fair.

According to him, “I can testify that the election was conducted peacefully and in full compliance with the law.”

He added that 38 other executive officers were duly elected by delegates drawn from the 21 local government areas of the state.

Lugga commended the delegates for their patience, orderliness and commitment throughout the exercise.

In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Chairman, Alhaji Bello-Suru, commended the party members for their confidence and pledged to work with his colleagues to strengthen the PDP in Kebbi.

“We shall work together as a family to reposition our party, reconcile aggrieved members and ensure PDP regains its rightful place in Kebbi politics,” he said.

Also speaking, former PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, Aminu Bande, congratulated the new executives and urged them to foster party unity.

“The outcome of this congress reflects the trust of delegates. I urge the leadership to build bridges, carry everyone along and prepare PDP for future victories,” Bande said.