Leaders close ranks, meet in Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State, will begin the Sale of Expression of Interest, and Nomination Forms today March 7, 2024.
It said the sale of the forms in preparation for the scheduled November 16, 2024 Governorship Election, will last till March 21, 2024.
Also, the party fixed its governorship primary for April 25, 2024.
These were contained in a statement on Wednesday by the party’s state spokesman, Hon Kennedy Ikantu Peretei.
Following is the full statement, titled “Ondo 2024: PDP leaders close ranks”: “Ahead of the 16th November 2024 gubernatorial election in Ondo State, leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have started to close ranks.
“In a rare show of comradeship and togetherness at a stakeholders meeting, held at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, on Tuesday, 5th March 2024, leaders of the party have resolved to put the past behind them and work assiduously for victory at the polls.
“The meeting convened by the National Working Committee (NWC) to interface with critical stakeholders in the state is part of the processes leading to the nomination of a standard bearer for the party.
“For the first time in a long while, all tendencies in the party attended the meeting and expressed their willingness to work together in the interest of the party.
“Engr. Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, Balogun Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, Ambassador Roland Omowa, Chief Segun Adegoke, Acting Chairman, PDP Ondo State, Tola Alabere, members of State Working Committee and all Governorship aspirants were amongst dignitaries that attended the meeting.
“The NWC also approved the resolution of the State Executive Committee of the party to zone the 2024 gubernatorial ticket to Ondo South Senatorial District. The sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will commence on 7th March till 21st March 2024.
The Gubernatorial primary is scheduled to be held on 25th April 2024.
“Speaking earlier, the Acting National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Umar Damagum assured all stakeholders that the party primary will be transparent and credible. The party will provide a level playing ground for all aspirants.”
