Dave Akunyili has been appointed Acting Chairman of the Anambra State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
He takes the place of Felix Chukwurah, who was expelled for alleged anti-party acts.
The nomination process in Awka was organized by NNPP Southeast Zonal Secretary Izuchukwu Onwuekelu and observed by Alhaji Aliyu Kwankwaso, acting Secretary, NNPP Enugu State.
According to Onwuekelu, Akunyili was picked unanimously by the party faithful in the state, which included state executive members, local government party chairmen, and other stakeholders.
He stated that the nomination of the acting chairman will require the National Working Committee’s (NWC) approval.
“The national leadership of the party recognised that getting a state chairman is a step towards the harmonisation of the party structures in Anambra.
“The turnout of party stakeholders and faithful shows that they are supportive and loyal to the growth of the party under the leadership of Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and the National Chairman, Alhaji Abba Kawu Alli, ” he said.
Addressing the party faithful after his nomination as Acting Chairman, Akunyili promised to remain faithful and dedicated towards building a stronger NNPP that would liberate the people of Anambra State.