By Elijah Ugani
The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, Vena Ikem Esq, has approved the appointment of four personal aides.
In release made available to TheLumineNews and signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Prince Mike Ojisi, indicates that the appointment takes immediate effect, while a due date for formal inauguration in line with section 05 of the party constitution will be communicated.
The release reads in parts “The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Cross River State Chapter, Hon Barr Vena Ikem, after due consultation with relevant stakeholders has approved the appointment of the under listed personal staff.
“Hon. Tony Effiong, Chief of Staff, Effiong Jonah Eyet, S A, Southern Senatorial District (Odukpani),
Mr. Ayang David Ayang, S A, Central Senatorial District (Etung), Mr Gospel Agom, S A, Northern Senatorial District (Ogoja) while Mr David Ukeh to serve as Personal Assistant to the Chairman.
“The Chairman on behalf of the party congratulates the above appointees and urge to discharge their duties with utmost sense of responsibility.
“Until their appointment, Hon Tony Effiong was State Financial Secretary APP, and later served as Secretary of Council, Akampka Local Government Area.
Mr Ayang David Ayang, former Management Committee Member, Oban Palm Estate, 2002-2004, Chief Protocol to Etung Local Government Area, 2007-2010.
Mr Gospel Agom had earlier served as Chief Protocol Officer to Chairman, Ogoja Local Government Area.
“We also urge them to be more committed than ever as reposition the party in line with the mission and vision of all stakeholders”