The crisis rocking the PDP in Edo took a new turn as the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike elected a new state executive committee headed by Nosa Ogieva.

Ogieva and 13 others, on the aegis of Legacy Group, were sworn in during the group’s 2025 state congress held in Benin City Sunday.

While 11 officers were returned unopposed, Tony Aziegbemi, Henry Tenebe, and Victor Enoghama reportedly contested for the positions of state chairman, secretary, and deputy chairman respectively.

A total of 576 delegates from the 192 wards across the state participated in the congress.

Speaking shortly after his emergence, Ogieva said his leadership would focus on reuniting the party and restoring its electoral strength in the state.

“Our emergence marks a new chapter in Edo PDP. We will not betray this party nor take it for granted.

“We are here to reposition and rebrand the PDP so it can begin to win elections again,” he said.

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