Ambassador Umar El-Gash described the election as orderly and called on the elected officials to uphold the sprit of transparency and accountability in line with the party’s guiding principles.
El-Gash Umar commended Governor Bala Mohammed’s leadership, which has transformed the state through infrastructure and human capital development.
He also acknowledged the presence of national and state assembly members, INEC officials, and stakeholders of the party.
El-Gash Umar emphasized the significance of the congress, stating that power belongs to God through the people.
He reminded the delegates that the PDP is the largest political party in Africa and the mother of all other parties. He urged them to elect new state executives and affirm consensus where reached.
Addressing the new officials, the State Governor, charged them to build on the achievements recorded by their predecessors to enable the PDP maintain its position as the ruling party in the state even beyond 2027.
Bala Mohammed who was represented by his Deputy, Rt Hon Auwal Jatau congratulated them for their election expressing confidence on the ability of the new leadership to deliver on their mandate.
The event which featured voting, announcing the results and administration of the oath of office and allegiance was graced by top government officials, including the Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Abubakar Y Suleiman, Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Ibrahim Kashim, Senator Samaila Dahuwa, and other party stalwarts.