It was a carnival-like atmosphere in Eneka town, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, as the Elite Technicians & Artisans Association (ETAA), Eneka Chapter, elected new officers to pilot its affairs.
The election, which was adjudged peaceful, transparent and credible, produced Mr. Anthony Ohiaegbu as Chairman. Ohiaegbu polled 43 votes to defeat his opponent, Mr. Godwin Sunday, who scored 14 votes.
Other officers elected alongside him were Mr. Pulley Joel as Vice Chairman, Adebayo Sina as Secretary, Ohia Chimdi as Assistant Secretary, Okeayo Oguntolu as Treasurer, Samuel Sunday Ameh as Financial Secretary, Jude Orji as PRO 1, Michael Olawusegun as Provost 1, and Ekwueme Linus as Welfare Officer.
The exercise, which drew artisans and technicians from across Eneka, was observed by the National President of ETAA, Comr. Moses Onyebuchi Anumba, the CDC Chairman of Eneka, Engr. Nyewere, and media executives.
Speaking after the polls, stakeholders commended the orderly conduct of the election and charged the new executive to prioritise unity and reposition the association for greater productivity in Eneka and Obio/Akpor at large.
The CDC Chairman, Engr. Nyewere, particularly praised the transparent process put in place by Comr. Anuba, noting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has a lot to learn from the association.
In a display of sportsmanship, Mr. Godwin Sunday who lost the chairmanship seat applauded the process, saying he was satisfied with the outcome despite the loss.
Addressing newsmen, the National President, Comr. Anumba, described the Eneka Chapter as a pacesetter in the growth of ETAA in Rivers State. He revealed that due to the rapid expansion of the association in the area, the chapter would soon be split into units to ensure effective administration.
He commended members for their peaceful and coordinated conduct throughout the election.
