PDP Gets New Chairman In Rivers State

Ambassador Desmond Akawor on Saturday emerged the new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State.

Naija News reports that Akawor was Nigeria’s former Ambassador to South Korea for 8 years.

He served as Minister of State, FCT, Abuja, Director General, Rivers State PDP Campaigns 2015 and 2019 elections as well as former Commissioner for Water Resources, Rivers State.

The 56-year-old emerged chairman on Saturday after a unanimous vote by the Congress’ delegates of the PDP in the state.

This online news platform reports that Akawor will take over from Bro Felix Obuah who successfully led the PDP to victory in two general elections -2015 & 2019.

Chukwuemeka Aaron emerged Deputy Chairman, Benibo George Secretary, Shedrach Chukwu, Sydney Gbarah State Publicity Secretary, State Legal Adviser, Kingsley Chuku and State Woman Leader, Mrs Miriam Ogbonna.