By Anyi Lemchi
Frontline Imo based bongo music star and activist, Comr Emmanuel Osuigwe popularly known as Koko nwa Jesus has been elected as the governor of the performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Imo State chapter.
He was elected unopposed. The election which held at mess77 recreation center, beaton complex along Egbu road was attended by representatives of the PMAN National President, Pretty Okafor, delegates from the different local government branches across the state, former governors of the association, branch chairmen, stakeholders and mayors of the zones.
Announcing the result, the chairman of the electoral committee, Mr Sabinus Okorie said the winner of the governorship election, Mr Koko nwa Jesus had successfully passed through a rigorous screening exercise and having scored thirty votes without void was Duly elected as the 7th democratic governor of Imo chapter.
Other officers elected to work with the governor for the interest of Imo musicians include the deputy governor, Comr favor ikechukwu Ononiwu from Oru East, the public Relations Officer and image maker, Hon Sir Austin Madu, the Treasurer Mr Boniface Dubai, the provost, Comr Frank Loziano and the welfare Officer Madam chinyere from ikeduru popularly known in PMAN circle as Mama PMAN.
Speaking after the election, the assistant National Secretary, Lady Golda C Njiribeako thanked Imo musicians and leaders for coming en masse to vote in candidates of their choice inspite of initial distractions by some disgruntled elements of the opposition camp.
She expressed Joy that the Imo State chapter election which was rescheduled has been held at last with a vibrant governor and quality executives emerging.
The representative of the National President said she would ensure that Imo State chapter is well taken care of in terms of any largesse from the headquarters.
Also speaking, the former governor of the association, Chief Chris Chikere Kpakarakpa commended the organizers of the election for a job well done.
Kpakarakpa expressed confidence in the newly elected Koko led Exco and prayed for their success, just as he told the new governor to be ready to make sacrifices because according to him, ‘ PMAN is all about time and sacrifices in order to succeed.
Other speakers who also spoke in the same direction of commendation were, Dr Emma Maduike, Onwa, Comr Bismarck Ekeocha, chief Dansatch Emeka Opara leader of Oriental Brothers, KC Voice a bongo artiste and Viscount, a member of the All Entertainers Association of Imo State, an association that is affiliated to PMAN, Imo State.
In a brief acceptance speech, the newly elected governor of PMAN lmo state, His Excellency Comr Emma Osuigwe, thanked his colleagues and the leaders for finding him worthy to serve them.
The one time deputy governor said it has always been his ambition to serve the PMAN as governor, promising to serve with all his heart.
He said with the support of his executives, the PMAN Imo will have a new face and promised to bring all stakeholders, elders and members together on a round table for the large Union to agree on the way forward.
He also thanked the members of the press and security agencies for honouring the invitation to observe the election promised to always work with them.
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