Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected a new set of executive members ahead of the 2027 general elections.

This is as the party hailed the defection of the former governor of the State, Peter Obi, into the party, describing it as a turning point for the party in the area.

This followed a motion moved by Hon Celestine Osunkwo, and while Prince Chukwuemeka Achufusi moved a further motion for the immediate conduct of a fresh election, seconded by Chinedu Odozor, which produced Mr David Patrick Chukwudifu as the substantive Chairman of the party in the area.

Other members of the newly elected EXCO, all produced through a consensus process, include:

Barr. Udeze Arinzechukwu Daniel (State Secretary), Hon. Austin Onyeka (Assistant Secretary), Hon. Samuel Orji (Treasurer), Ahmed Hauwa (Assistant Treasurer), Chioma Okonkwo (Financial Secretary), Udensi Samuel (Organising Secretary), Obumse Nwachukwu (Legal Adviser), and Nweke Juliet (Publicity Secretary), among others.

In his acceptance speech, Chairman Chukwudifu expressed deep appreciation for the overwhelming support, describing his emergence as both humbling and divinely orchestrated.

“NDC is fast becoming the number one party in Nigeria, driven by massive grassroots membership. We are prioritising people over positions because every vote counts.
The entry of Peter Obi into our party is a defining moment because he represents credible leadership and hope.”

He further reflected on Obi’s popular quote about rising beyond limitations, “One day, the son of a nobody will become somebody without knowing anybody”, noting that his own emergence as one of the youngest state chairmen underscores that very reality.

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Kingsley Ajunwa and Mr Nonso Okolo from the Election and Party Monitoring Department, monitored the exercise and confirmed that the congress was peaceful, orderly, and conducted in line with due process, with all executives elected by consensus.