Nigeria, Nov. 16 -- A former Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State, Ini Ememobong, has emerged as the new national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Mr Ememobong, a lawyer and public relations specialist, was elected on Saturday at the party's National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State.

His election marks a return to a familiar role. Before his appointment into government, Mr Ememobong previously served as the spokesperson of the PDP in Akwa Ibom State, a position that brought him national recognition within the party.

He resigned from Governor Umo Eno's cabinet in June after the governor defected from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). At the time, Mr Ememobon...