The close political associates of Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of Petroleum Resources, have secured key positions in the newly restructured leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State.
During the state delegate congress held on Tuesday, Lokpobiri's longtime ally, Hon. Warman Weri Ogoriba, was elected as the Chairman of the Bayelsa State APC.
In addition, Barrister Japane Udoji was appointed as the State Secretary of the party.
Ogoriba, a former representative in the National Assembly for the Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma federal constituency, previously served as the Director General of Lokpobiri’s campaign in the 2019 governorship primaries.
Notably, many of the former Governor Timipre Sylva’s supporters, who previously dominated the party structure, were absent from the new leadership team.
The congress results include the following officials: Hon. Warman Weri Ogoriba – Chairman, Hon. Ayobegha James – Deputy Chairman, Barrister Japane Udoji – Secretary, and Hon. Ebi Waribigha – Senatorial Zonal Vice Chairman for the East Senatorial District.
Additional appointments include: Hon. Godbless Akedeowei Diriwari – Senatorial Zonal Vice Chairman for the Central Senatorial District, Hon. Akwakwa B. Akwakwa – Senatorial Zonal Vice Chairman for the West Senatorial District, Rose Itoko Amadi – Woman Leader, Hon. Martins Alabo – Auditor, Hon. Ishmael Okpo – Financial Secretary, Hon. Abi Morris Bako – Youth Leader, Hon. Okosufa Tonye Humphrey – Welfare Secretary, Hon. Preye Prefa – Treasurer, Barrister Ebiotu Seleketimi – Legal Adviser, Hon. James Inegite – Publicity Secretary, and Hon. Paul Orubo – Organizing Secretary.
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