The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has made two new appointments of Acting Deputy State Chairman and Acting Vice Chairman for Edo Central Senatorial District.
According to a press release issued by the party’s State Secretariat, Mr. Sylvester Aigboboh is the new acting deputy state chairman while Mr. Pedro Esangbedo is the Acting Vice Chairman for Edo Central Senatorial District.
The appointments which takes immediate effect follows the elevation of the former Deputy State Chairman, Chief Jarret Tenebe, to the position of State Chairman, and the defection of Chief Francis Inegbeniki, the former Vice Chairman for Edo Central, to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The statement explained that the appointments are in line with the party’s constitution and are aimed at ensuring smooth and effective administration within the party structure.
“In accordance with the provisions of the APC constitution and for the continued efficiency of the party’s operations, it became imperative to fill these positions with individuals of proven character and integrity,” the statement read.
Mr. Aigboboh and Mr. Esangbedo will serve in an acting capacity pending the conduct of the party’s next State Congress.