Emmanuel Bobinihi elected President-General of Kaba Development Union

Mr Emmanuel Bobinihi has been elected as the President General of Kaba Development Union, KDU.

The union is the umbrella body for the development of Oweland in Kogi West Senatorial District.

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According to a statement by the outgoing President General of the Union, Engr Emmanuel Ajibero on Sunday, said election into various offices of the union was conducted successfully and Bobinihi emerged as boss.

The statement which was obtained in Lokoja, described the election that produced Emmanuel Bobinihi as President General of Kabba Development Union as most peaceful to date, utilizing modern technology that enabled participation from members worldwide.

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“The Kabba Development Union has just concluded the election to form a new National Executive Council. The election process, which began in February 2025, concluded today with online voting,” he stated.

Ajibero noted that the election was monitored by members of the KDU Board of Trustees, community leaders, clan heads, politicians, and distinguished sons and daughters of the Owe community both within the country and abroad.

He explained that the Union’s leadership opted for a technology-driven process that was efficient and allowed delegates from various branches to cast their votes, ensuring that all members who are in good standing could participate.

He noted that the union is surprised to see people who are not saddled with any responsibilities within the Union mobilize thugs to destroy the KDU Secretariat, stressing that those who are to provide security for the people are the ones behind the ugly incident.

The Returning Officer, Mr Emmanuel Adamu, while declaring the results, commended the peaceful conduct of the delegates and pointed out that the process of the election shows that the Kabba community and KDU will go places.

“Our deep appreciation goes to our consultant for facilitating this online process, making it so transparent, effective, and result-oriented. We appreciate the opportunity he has given us to make it possible for all our branches to participate in making these choices of leadership devoid of security threats and in compliance with the state government’s directive on public gatherings at this time.

Members of the new EXCO are President General – Emmanuel Bobinihi, Home Vice President 1 – Mr. Adekunle Fagbemi, Home vice president-2: Mr. Sunday Ezekiel, Secretary-General – Kehinde Owohunwa sand Treasurer – Hon (Mrs) Bisi Yusuf.

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