By Egbuna Mojekwu, Onitsha
The Anambra State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has elected Hon. Peter Okoye as its new chairman at a state congress held in Awka.
Other officials elected include Comrade Godwin Ibekwe (Secretary), Nkemakonam Okoli (Publicity Secretary), Chief Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ezenwa (Women Leader), and Comrade Jerry Nnubia (Treasurer).
Delegates at the congress also unanimously endorsed Senator Nenadi Usman as National Chairman ahead of the party’s national convention.
Speaking at the event, party chieftain Chief Chigozie Ezeugwa commended delegates for their commitment, noting that the congress was part of efforts to reposition the party after the 2023 general elections.
Chairman of the congress committee, Hon. Tony Asiegbu, said the process followed due guidelines, leading to the emergence of a new executive.
In his acceptance speech, Okoye pledged to unite the party and strengthen its structure for future elections. INEC officials monitored the exercise.
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