Accord Party has elected Maxwell Mgbudem as its national chairman .
Mgbudem until his election was the chairman of the party’s caretaker committee.
The party also elected other officers into its national working committee (NWC).
Those elected include Maryam Saleh (deputy national chairman), Adebukola Abiola Ajimobi (national secretary), Abdul Rahman Danladi (deputy national secretary), Abdulazeez Salahudeen (national treasurer), and Ibe Kenechukwu (national organising secretary).
Others are Joseph Omorogbe (national publicity secretary), Magret Belaboh (national financial secretary), Muhammadu G. Umar (national auditor), Muhammed Sani A (national youth leader), and Awogbade Adekemi Rachael (national women leader).
The national officers were elected through affirmation or voice vote by delegates.
The election was conducted by the party’s national convention planning committee chaired by Fred Obi.
Speaking after the election, Mgbudem said he is “filled with profound gratitude and immense pride, humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in me to serve as your National Chairman”.
Mgbudem said he is “deeply committed” to leading the party to become a “formidable force” in the nation’s political landscape.
“Together, we will cultivate a party that is not only respected but also admired for its innovative ideas and unwavering commitment to the betterment of our country,” he said.
In a related development, the National Publicity Secretary, IPAC, Mrs Chinyere Oge-Kalu, has congratulated the newly elected National Chairman of Accord, Barr. Mgbedum.
She said it is a well deserved victory given his wealth of experience as a legal practitioner, Accord National Legal Adviser, National Chairman Caretaker Committee, founding member of the party and National Secretary, Inter Party Advisory Council.
According to her, IPAC has no doubt that he will justify the confidence Accord members reposed in him by running an inclusive administration, reconcile all aggrieved members and take the party to the next level of electoral exploits.
