Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State have expressed confidence in the leadership of the newly elected national chairman of the party, Turaki Kabiru Tanimu (SAN), as well as members of the new National Executive Committee.
The leaders made this known at their first official leadership meeting held in Asaba, after the National Convention. They promised to work with him and other stakeholders to ensure the party regains its dominance in Nigerian politics.
In his welcome speech, Chief Onyia acknowledged Delta North’s long-standing role in national political participation.
He encouraged members to remain committed to party processes and criticised what he described as a pattern of elected officials moving away from the party after using its platform during campaigns.
He commended delegates who attended the recent national convention in Ibadan, saying that a formal letter acknowledging the new national leadership will soon be issued.
On the subject of the State Congress, Onyia said Delta State did not conduct its congress before the national convention to avoid internal disputes.
He noted that although some individuals had publicly tendered their resignations earlier in the year, the party had not received formal notifications.
He added that the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to consider interim leadership arrangements for several states, including Delta, which is expected to operate under an interim structure for three months ahead of its congress.
He reiterated the existing party zoning structure in Delta State—Chairman to Delta South, Governor to Delta Central, and Secretary to Delta North—and clarified that the South–South national chairmanship slot remains zoned to Delta State for contestation at the Zonal Congress.
Onyia called for a strengthened party organisation at the ward and LGA levels and encouraged regular meetings, broader participation, and adherence to collective decisions.
He also voiced support for the interim leadership that will oversee the state until congresses are held.
Dr. Mrs. Uduehi, who spoke through Hon. Veronica Egbolen, conveyed appreciation to grassroots members and ward structures for maintaining party activities.
She also thanked party leaders and governors involved in organising the national convention in Ibadan and extended congratulations to Chairman Tanimu and the new NWC.
Also addressing the gathering, Chief Clement Ofuani commended the conveners and highlighted the importance of administrative order in political organisation.
He noted that the PDP remains one of the long-standing parties from the 1998 registration era, with a national presence.
Ofuani emphasised inclusiveness as a key principle and encouraged members to uphold transparent and participatory processes as the party transitions into its interim phase and prepares for future congresses.
The meeting concluded with a collective commitment to further strengthen party structures across Delta North, enhance mobilisation efforts, and support the party’s ongoing organisational activities at state and national levels.
Conveners of the meeting were Chief Ejiofor Onyia, a life member of the PDP Board of Trustees (BOT), and fellow life BOT member Dr. Esther Uduehi. Ten delegates from each Local Government Area (LGA) attended, providing district-wide representation.
