Alhaji Hamza Alhaji Bello has emerged as the new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa following the successful conduct of the party’s 2025 state congress in Yola.
The congress, held at Mahmud Ribadu Square on Saturday, witnessed the election of 39 executive members, all of whom were returned unopposed.
The event, which drew delegates from the 21 local government areas of the state, was conducted peacefully and observed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and party stakeholders.
Outgoing Chairman, Barrister Tahir Shehu, whose tenure is due to expire on Oct. 6 after eight years in office, used the occasion to thank party members for their support and urged continued loyalty to the new leadership.
Chairman of the Congress Committee, Barr. Dave Iorhemba, presided over the exercise, which saw the participation of over 2,000 accredited delegates.
In his remarks, Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri commended the smooth conduct of the congress and expressed confidence in the capacity of the newly elected officials to lead the party effectively.
“The delegates have demonstrated their trust in the new leadership. We are united and ready to consolidate our gains ahead of the 2027 elections,” the governor said.
Responding, the newly elected chairman, Alhaji Hamza Bello, thanked party members for their support and promised to lead with inclusivity and unity.
“We will continue to build a strong, united PDP. Every member will be carried along as we strengthen the party’s structure across the state,” he said.
Other officials elected include Engr. Belmond Dogo (Deputy Chairman), Umar Sahid (Vice Chairman, South), Shekarau Yerima (Vice Chairman, Central), and Steven Doma (Vice Chairman, North).
Also elected were Saleh Mohammed Musa Shelleng (Secretary), Barr. Ishaku Y. Daniel (Legal Adviser), Bature Moses (Auditor), Titus Samaila (Organising Secretary, South), and Victor Dogo (Publicity Secretary, South), among others.
