NDC Elects Anih As Enugu Chairman, Okafor Emerges Secretary

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected former Labour Party House of Assembly candidate in the 2023 general election, Anih Johnpaul, as its Enugu State Chairman, alongside former Enugu North Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, as State Secretary.

Dr. Anih and 28 others emerged on Monday during the party’s state congress held in Enugu, following a consensus agreement among party delegates.

According to reports, the State Congress Committee Secretary, Engr. Echezona Ogbanufe, declared Dr. Anih elected after motions for the dissolution of the acting executives and the adoption of a new executive list by consensus were moved by the Acting State Deputy Chairman and Acting Publicity Secretary, Ambassador Chinachi Nnabuko Chibueze and Chuma Amadife.

In his address, Engr. Ogbanufe urged the newly elected executives to galvanize support for the party while embracing the influx of new members. He emphasized the need for unity, discipline, and loyalty among party faithful, noting that the party’s strength lies in its ability to work together toward a common goal.

He further charged the leadership to remain accessible to members at all levels and to prioritize grassroots mobilization. He also stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the conduct of party affairs, urging the executives to uphold internal democracy and fairness in all dealings.

Ogbanufe called on them to build on the party’s existing foundation, strengthen its structures across wards and local governments, and ensure that the NDC continues to grow as a formidable political force in Enugu State.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Anih thanked delegates for finding him worthy of the position. He pledged to lead with fairness, unity, and commitment to the party’s ideals, while working to strengthen internal structures, promote inclusiveness, and position the party as a credible alternative for governance in the state.

He also expressed appreciation to party leaders, including National Leader Seriake Dickson, National Chairman Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, National Secretary Barr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, and South East National Vice Chairman Chief Teddy Obey, for their support.

Dr. Anih further praised the outgoing chairman, Engr. Obetta, for his contributions to the party’s growth, expressing confidence that the NDC would achieve electoral success in Enugu State.

Other elected executives include Mrs. Florence Anigbo as Women Leader; Hon. Clinton Ogbonna as Youth Leader; Barr. Chimezie Nwodo and Barr. Michael Ozioko as Legal Adviser and Assistant Legal Adviser; Mr. Emmanuel Ugwueze and Chief Rex Arum as Publicity Secretary and Assistant Publicity Secretary; and Mr. Nnejichoke Michael as State Treasurer.

Additional members include Mrs. Chioma Agbo, Hon. John Onovo, Engr. Samuel Ugochukwu, Mrs. Olivia Okenyi, Kingsley Onochie, Barr. S. N. Egbo, Chief Austin Anih, and Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, among others.