There was confusion on Saturday as different factions of Kabba Development Union (KDU), the sociocultural group of the Community produced two Presidents General at different congresses.
At an extra ordinary Congress which took place at the KDU secretariat in Kabba, a brand new executive to pilot the affairs of the union for the next four years has been elected.
This was contained in a press statement issued and signed by the PRO Adebayo Aka and made available to newsmen.
The Congress had unanimously dissolved the Engr Emmanuel Ajibero led eight- year executive which tenure has since expired in December 2024.
The Obadofin, Chief Segun Areh and the Obajana of Owe land, Chief Hon Funsho Olorunfemi who led the conduct of the congress went on memory lane of the history of the union, disclosed that the congress was called to correct the noticeable aberrations that took place in terms of the time and how the leadership of the union changes.
The duo of Obadofin and Obajana disclosed that KDU leadership change has never been a -one person affair but in conjunction with all the families in Kabba.
Speaking after the election, KDU President General, Barr Kabiru Fadile who said the task of the executive is to work towards the development of Kabba ,added that the union’s role amongst others is to complement the traditional institution’s effort in developing Kabba.
He particularly praised the developmental efforts of Gov Usman Ododo in Kabba town and Kogi State in general.
He pledged the loyalty of the new executive members to the Obaro, Obadofin and Obajemu , just as he assured that there will be cooperation and unity.
The new executive members are: President General,
Bar Kabiru Fadile , Secretary General Tony Oloniruha,
Treasurer, Sunday Ibileke, Vice president home branch, Sunday Kinrin,
Director of Contact and Mobilization, Alaba Medaiyedu
PRO Adebayo Aka,
Legal Adviser Barr Taiwo Obasaju,
Financial Secretary Martins Soje,
Auditor General Johnson Ojo,
Assistant Sec Gen Raphael Oshoko
Organizing Sec Justin Bello, Social Secretary Toluwa Tafu ,
Welfare Officer Awolowo Isehunwa
Assistant PRO,Noah Ajibade Eseyin and
Security Officer Thomas Oyehunwa.
Similarly, another faction of KDU, has conducted elections for the emergence of New leadership with Mr Emmanuel Bobinihi as the President-General of the Union.
In a press statement signed by the outgoing President-General, Engr. Emmanuel Ajibero made available to newsmen in Kabba, described the election as the most peaceful with modern technologies that allowed all members across the world to participate in the process.
“The Kabba Development Union has just concluded the election to usher in a new National Executive Council.
The election process, which commenced in February 2025, came to a conclusion today with online voting.
He said the process was monitored by the KDU BOT members, community leaders, clan heads, politicians, and prominent Owe sons and daughters within and outside the country.
He said the leadership of the Union decided to opt for a technological-driven process that is seamless and also to allow delegates from various branches to cast their votes since they are all financial members.
“Delegates were drawn from the home branch and other branches of the union within and outside the country as stipulated in the KDU constitution”
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.
He announced that the following national executive members as the new leadership of the KDU
1. President General – Emmanuel Bobinihi.
2. Home Vice President 1 – Mr. Adekunle Fagbemi
3. Home vice president-2: Mr. Sunday Ezekiel
4. Secretary-General – Kehinde Owohunwa
5. Treasurer – Hon (Mrs) Bisi Yusuf
6. Financial Secretary- Pastor John Ibiejemite
7. Woman Rep 1 – Mrs Mary Jerome
8. Woman Rep 2 – Mrs Victoria Daniel
9. Social secretary- Mr Sola Fashagba
10. Vice President North – Hon (chief ) Moses Ajibade
11. Vice President South – Princess Grace Oladepe Omonale
12. Auditor – Prince Adebayo Atomode
12. Legal Adviser – Barrister Segun Modehin
13. Ex-officio members – Comrade Augustine Ajibade, Mr. Mike Friday, and Mr. Yemi Mathew.
He used the opportunity to appreciate all who participated in the election in one capacity or the other while congratulating the new national Exco members and wishing them success as they commit to serving the community in their various capacities.
