Wike's PDP Faction Elects New Executives in Kano Congress

Nyesom Wike's faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) successfully held a congress in Kano State on a date unspecified in the article, where new party executives were elected. The congress produced a new state executive council led by Bello Gambo Bichi as chairman, with Ali Mati Shantak as financial secretary and Hafsat Abubakar as women leader.

The election was supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission following a court ruling that set aside the previous Tanimu Turaki-led executive. Aminu Abdullahi Taura, chairman of the electoral committee, noted that the congress was part of ongoing internal reforms within the party.

The newly elected executives emerged unanimously after consultations among stakeholders, emphasizing the party's unity despite past disagreements. PDP's national youth leader, Ibrahim Bala Aboki, dismissed claims of division within the party, highlighting the importance of youth leadership.

The congress also recognized Muhammad Sani Abacha as the party's governorship candidate for the state.