Kabba development union gets new leadership

The Kabba Development Union (KDU), the umbrella organization for the development of Oweland, has successfully conducted elections to establish new leadership, with Mr. Emmanuel Bobinihi elected as the President-General of the Union.

In a press statement released on Sunday by the outgoing President-General, Engr. Emmanuel Ajibero, he described the election as the most peaceful to date, utilizing modern technology that enabled participation from members worldwide.

“The Kabba Development Union has just concluded the election to form a new National Executive Council. The election process, which began in February 2025, concluded today with online voting,” he stated.

Ajibero noted that the election was monitored by members of the KDU Board of Trustees, community leaders, clan heads, politicians, and distinguished sons and daughters of the Owe community both within the country and abroad.

He explained that the Union’s leadership opted for a technology-driven process that was efficient and allowed delegates from various branches to cast their votes, ensuring that all members who are in good standing could participate.

“Delegates were drawn from the home branch and other branches of the union within and outside the country as stipulated in the KDU constitution”

He noted that the union is surprised to see people who are not saddled with any responsibilities within the Union mobilize thugs to destroy the KDU Secretariat, stressing that those who are to provide security for the people are the ones behind the ugly incident.

The Returning Officer, Mr Emmanuel Adamu, while declaring the results, commended the peaceful conduct of the delegates and pointed out that the process of the election shows that the Kabba community and KDU will go places.

“Our deep appreciation goes to our consultant for facilitating this online process, making it so transparent, effective, and result-oriented. We appreciate the opportunity he has given us to make it possible for all our branches to participate in making these choices of leadership devoid of security threats and in compliance with the state government’s directive on public gatherings at this time.

Members of the new EXCO are President General – Emmanuel Bobinihi, Home Vice President 1 – Mr. Adekunle Fagbemi, Home vice president-2: Mr. Sunday Ezekiel, Secretary-General – Kehinde Owohunwa sand Treasurer – Hon (Mrs) Bisi Yusuf.

Others were Financial Secretary- Pastor John Ibiejemite, Woman Rep 1 – Mrs Mary Jerome, Woman Rep 2 – Mrs Victoria Daniel, Social secretary- Mr Sola Fashagba, Vice President North – Hon (chief ) Moses Ajibade, Vice President South – Princess Grace Oladepe Omonale, Auditor – Prince Adebayo Atomode, ⁠Legal Adviser – Barrister Segun Modehin, Ex-officio members – Comrade Augustine Ajibade, Mr. Mike Friday, and Mr. Yemi Mathew.

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