Iorhemba lauds conduct of Adamawa PDP members as party elects LG excos by consensus
Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Local Government Congress committee in Adamawa State Hon. David Iorhemba has extolled party members for peaceful conduct during the Saturday’s congresses which saw the emergence of most LG exco through consensus.
The party conducted the LG Congress across the 21 LGAs of Adamawa State preparatory to state congress and national convention.
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Iorhemba a former speaker of Benue State house of assembly who monitored the exercise in Yola South, Yola North and Girei local governments expressed happiness with both the turn out of delegates and their good conduct.
Speaking with journalists in Yola shortly after the exercise, Iorhemba praised party members for their maturity and peaceful conduct.
He described the outcome as a reflection of the PDP’s democratic culture, noting that consensus building remains a strong pillar in fostering unity.
According to him, the choice to adopt consensus across most councils demonstrated the members’ desire to consolidate the party’s strength ahead of future elections.
The congress committee chairman also commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for providing the leadership that has deepened the party’s presence at both the state and grassroots levels. He maintained that the governor’s guidance has been central to the PDP’s stability and growth in Adamawa.
Similarly, stakeholders from Girei Local Government, including the Member representing the constituency at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi, and the PDP Girei Chairman, Adamu Atiku, applauded the conduct of the exercise.
They described the process as smooth and orderly, stressing that it has positioned the PDP as a more cohesive and battle-ready party. Both expressed confidence that with the current level of unity, the PDP is well prepared to reclaim and consolidate political leadership in the 2027 general elections.
Meanwhile, the PDP Appeal Committee is expected to commence sittings on Sunday to entertain any petitions that may arise from the congresses. Party officials, however, expressed optimism that the peaceful conduct witnessed would translate to minimal disputes.
Attention is now shifting to the state congress scheduled for next Saturday. Leaders of the party said they are confident it will mirror the ward and local government congresses, with transparency, orderliness, and inclusiveness guiding the process.
With the successful conclusion of both ward and local government congresses, the PDP in Adamawa believes it has taken a firm step in strengthening its grassroots structures.
Party officials say the exercise has further presented the PDP as a united and formidable force in the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 polls.
