The Social Democratic Party, SDP, North-West Zonal Congress has elected new zonal officials, with Hon. Salihu Suleiman from Kaduna emerging as the National Vice Chairman for the zone.
This was contained in a statement issued by the chairman and secretary of the electoral committee, Adamu Idris and Titus Madaki, at the end of the congress held at the party’s state secretariat in Kaduna on Monday.
The statement noted that all candidates who contested for vacant positions were returned unopposed.
Addressing delegates, the electoral committee chairman, Adamu Idris, urged the new officials to ensure inclusiveness in party administration and carry all members along in decision-making processes.
He also called for internal unity and stronger democratic structures within the party, stressing the need for the SDP to remain cohesive and competitive ahead of future elections.
Speaking on behalf of the newly elected officials, Hon. Salihu Suleiman said the party would be strengthened under his leadership, adding that efforts would be focused on building a stronger opposition across the zone.
He said the goal was to improve the party’s electoral performance and increase its chances in future elections.
Other elected officials include Rilwanu Jamo (Katsina) as Zonal Secretary; Hassan Gidan Laka (Sokoto) as Zonal Treasurer; Comrade Musa Lawan (Katsina) as Zonal Publicity Secretary; and Comrade Inuwa Idris (Kaduna) as Zonal Financial Secretary.
Others are Bishop Alex Baidi as Zonal Organising Secretary, Dr Aminu Sagagi as Welfare Secretary, Garba Namodori as Auditor, Ummi Kabir as Women Leader, and Murtala Jangebe as Youth Leader.
