An Electoral Committee has been inaugurated for the Banigo Youth Movement to conduct elections into its Executive and ensure a smooth transition from the outgoing to the incoming administration.

The Banigo Youth Movement is the youth segment of the Banigo Major House of Bonny Kingdom in Rivers State, Nigeria.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Electoral Committee on Thursday, November 16, 2023 signed by its Chairman, Clarkson Banigo, and made exclusively available to Kristina Reports in Bonny, Rivers State.

According to the statement, the Electoral Committee was inaugurated on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 by the Vice Chairman of the Banigo Major House, Amaopusenibo Sotonye Banigo, in conjunction with his cabinet members, after receiving nominations by the youths.

The Electoral Committee comprises Clarkson Biebuma Banigo; Chairman, Elsie Erewarifagha Igoni; Secretary, Sunny Alfred Banigo, Kenneth Ipiriala Banigo, Darlington Banigo, Hayford Gogo Banigo, and Lydia Banigo; as members.

Inauguration of the Electoral Committee followed closely on the heels of the exit of the erstwhile Chancellor, Success Banigo, and his Executive, which was dissolved for an Electoral Committee/Constitution review Committee of the Banigo Youth Movement to be formed.

The Clarkson Banigo led Electoral Committee was tasked with a three pronged terms of reference, namely, 1) Review the Banigo Youth Movement (BYM) Constitution and frame a new and suitable one 2) Reorganize the Youth Congress, and 3) Conduct a credible and fair election to usher in new administration for Banigo Youth Movement (BYM).

In his acceptance speech, the Electoral Committee Chairman, Clarkson Banigo thanked the leadership of the House and the youths for the confidence reposed in him and members of his Committee, assuring that the Committee would do its best to ensure a smooth transition for the BYM.

“For me as the Chairman, it’s a task I must deliver truly and peacefully by God grace, as my only interest in the forthcoming election is the House interest, to build a stronger, vibrant and energetic Banigo Youth Movement possessed with selfless service.

“My committee is committed to deliver this task within December 2023, so, we’re working tirelessly to ensure all loose ends are tightened.”