From Umar Dankano, Yola.
The People’s Democratic party, PDP . Adamawa state chapter has conducted its state Congress where 39 new leaders of the party emerged consensus arrangement
Former Organizing Secretary of the party, Hon. Hamza Bello Madagali was elected the new chairman of the party along side 38 other executive officials at the 2025 state Congress conducted at the famous Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola Weekend.
Over 2,000 delegates of the Party (PDP) from 21 local government areas in state participated in the exercise under the watch of the Adamawa State Congress Committee Chairman, Barrister Dave Iorhemba, supervised by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), PDP representatives at the National level and security agencies.
Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri while addressing the party faithfuls applauded the support and cooperation given to the PDP led administration in the state describing the congress as “a reflection of the government’s success in delivering good governance.
“The delegates have come to demonstrate their happiness in electing new leaders of the party for another four years. We have confidence in the new leaders; we know them, we have chosen them to lead us.
“They are experienced, and we believe they will steer the party well. We are working towards 2027 and, insha Allah, we will be there. Power belongs to God, but we are ready,” Fintiri declared.
Delivering his acceptance speech, the newly elected state chairman, Hamza Bello, Madagali expressed gratitude to the delegates for affirming his leadership and appreciated Governor Fintiri for his guidance.
“The PDP will remain a true family. We will strengthen our structure into a more united party. We are proud of Governor Fintiri because he has changed the state for the better.
“Every member will be carried along. I also thank the outgoing chairman, Barrister Tahir Shehu, for handing over a stable and formidable structure,” he said.
Our Correspondent reported that the new executive committee of the Adamawa State PDP includes Hamza Alhaji Bello as State Chairman and Engr. Belmond Dogo as State Deputy Chairman. The three Vice Chairmen are Umar Sahid (South), Shekarau Yerima (Central), and Steven Doma (North).
Saleh Mohammed Musa Shelleng is the State Secretary, Barr. Ishaku Y. Daniel is the Legal Adviser, and Bature Moses serves as Auditor. Titus Samaila is the Organising Secretary (South), while Victor Dogo is the Publicity Secretary (South). Ahmadu Dahiru takes the role of Treasurer (North), Suzan Zira is the Woman Leader (North), Dedan Clifford is the Youth Leader (South), and Jafaru Yusuf is the Financial Secretary (South).
