Timothy Omobude 
The Edo State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) held its
State Congress on Thursday in Benin City, where it inaugurated a new set
of executives to steer the party’s affairs for the next four years.
Mr. John Agbaje was re-elected as the State Chairman, alongside a full
complement of other new officers, who were all unanimously endorsed by
the congress attendees. The event, presided over by Comrade Blessing
Egbogun, saw the election of key party leaders committed to driving the
NNPP’s vision forward in the coming years.
The newly elected officers include: Mr. Amaechi Uzor Iyeke, Vice
Chairman; Mr. Akuoba Moses, Deputy Chairman of Edo South; Mr. Larry
Ewinkhare, Deputy Chairman of Edo Central; and Mr. Blessing Egbogun,
Deputy Chairman of Edo North. Other members include Prince Daniel Ero as
Secretary, Mr. Samuel Irabor as Deputy Secretary, and Mr. Goodluck
Imonitie as Treasurer.
Mr. Erick Abisoye, who was appointed Deputy Treasurer, alongside Mr.
Friday Emovan as Financial Secretary, will be charged with overseeing
the party’s finances. Meanwhile, Mr. Samuel Osaretin assumes the role of
Deputy Financial Secretary, and Comrade Edosa Unity takes on the
position of Publicity Secretary.
Further appointments include Mr. Musa Nasiru as Organising Secretary and
Omorogie Ruben as Deputy Organising Secretary. Mr. Collins Momoh was
named Welfare Secretary, with Tina Bassey as Deputy Welfare Secretary.
Women’s leadership is represented by Mrs. Juliet Omoruyi, who will serve
as the Women Leader, while Mrs. Faith Ajayi is the Deputy Women Leader.
Mr. Silvester Osariemen will lead as Youth Leader, and Mr. Isaac Momoh
will serve as one of the three Ex-Officio members.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Agbaje expressed his gratitude to NNPP
members for re-electing him and reaffirmed his commitment to building a
stronger party. He called for unity and collaboration, stressing that
only through collective effort could the party make meaningful progress.
“I am deeply honoured to be entrusted with this responsibility for
another four years,” Agbaje remarked. “This victory is for all of us. It
is a victory to serve the people and take our party to greater heights.
Together, we will work to realise our goal of having a presence in
Osadebe House—the seat of government in Edo State.”
Agbaje also set ambitious targets for the party, vowing toproduce
candidates for key political positions, including the vacant Edo-Central
Senatorial seat and the Ovia North and Ovia South Federal
Constituencies. He urged party members to prepare for future elections
at all levels, from local councils to the national stage.
He also emphasised the importance of grassroots engagement, stating,
“True victory in politics comes from connecting with the grassroots. We
must ensure that all candidates are given a fair chance to present their
vision and engage with the people directly. This is the key to winning
elections.”
The newly elected executives are expected to play a pivotal role in
mobilising the party’s supporters and driving its political agenda
forward.
