Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kwara State has elected Adamu Bawa as the new chairman of the opposition party in the state.
The state congress, which also produced other party officers, witnessed a large turnout of party faithful, stakeholders, and delegates from all 16 local government areas.
Speaking at the event, former Senate President and national leader of the PDP, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, charged the newly elected executives at state, local government, and ward levels to mobilise support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He emphasized that Nigerians cannot afford to, in his words, “reward failure a second time.”
Saraki, who lamented the situation of insecurity in the state, said that killings, kidnappings and community displacements had become widespread, particularly in Kwara North and South senatorial districts.
In his address, the former PDP national chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, told delegates that the state enjoyed peace and stability under past PDP administrations.
“When we were in power, there was peace everywhere, no cause for alarm over security. But, unfortunately, this is now happening”.Baraje said
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected state chairman,Issa Bawa, pledged to run the party on service and inclusiveness.
“I would like to appreciate our community in Kwara, who has chosen a new path for PDP. One of service, advocacy and hope for all. We have a vision, a purpose, and an honour for you all”, he said.
In the new line-up, Chief (Mrs.) Atinuke Macharty was elected as the deputy state chairman, while Comrade Adio Odunjo clinched the position of State Youth Leader among others.
COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
