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PDP rejects zoning, throws presidential contest open

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the party would not be zoned its presidential ticket to any region of the country ahead of the 2023 general election.

The PDP stated that the decision aligns with the recommendation of the party’s zoning committee.

The main opposition party made this known via a communiqué issued by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, at the end of the party’s 96th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Wednesday night in Abuja.

The main opposition party also announced the appointment of former Senate President, Sen. David Mark, as the Chairman, while the governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, was appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the National Convention Organizing Committee, scheduled for May 28 and May 29 to elect the party’s presidential candidate.

The PDP stated: “After a very extensive deliberation NEC aligned with the recommendation of the PDP National Zoning Committee that the presidential election should now be left open. The party should also work towards consensus candidate where possible.

“NEC noted the recommendation of the zoning committee that in the interest of justice and fair play, the party should take decision on zoning timeously so as to prevent complications to the process.

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“NEC ratified the conduct of the presidential primary (Special National Convention) to elect our party’s presidential candidate on Saturday, May 28 to Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Abuja

“NEC approved the setting up of the National Convention Organizing Committee and approved the appointment of His Excellency, Senator David Mark as Chairman, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as Deputy Chairman and His Excellency Barr. Ibrahim Shema as Secretary.

“NEC assured of free, fair, credible and transparent processes for the emergence of our Party’s Candidates for all elective positions in the 2023 general election,” the communiqué partly read.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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