Abuj – The The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) welcomes Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki into its fold just as the National Working Committee (NWC) of the of the PDP said it has approved that the party screening committee should continue the screening exercise for its aspirants for the Edo governorship election.
Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd), the PDP National Organising Secretary, who made this known on Friday, said the exercise would continue on Saturday, June 20 at the NWC Hall, Wadata Plaza, Abuja from 10a.m. prompt.
“The committee is mandated to screen all aspirants for the upcoming 2020 governorship election in Edo.”
Members of the screening committee include, Mr Kingsley Chinda as Chairman, Boyele Debekeme as Secretary, Chief Oladimeji Fabiyi, Sen. Mrs Joy Emordi and Hajiya Aishat Hasindu as members.
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The party had on June 5 conducted a screening exercise for its aspirants.
The party also on Friday granted waiver to Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo and his deputy, Philip Shuaibu, while it also shifted its primary election from June 23 to June 25.
The party, in the same vein, welcomes all returning and new members accompanying Governor Obaseki to the PDP.
The PDP describes Governor Obaseki’s decision as courageous and patriotic.
The party praised the commitment, dedication and sacrifices of PDP leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members in Edo state, who had continued to work hard to keep the party alive and made it attractive to the people of Edo State.
The party stressed that Edo has always been home to the PDP adding that a PDP government will always put the interest of the people first in line with the party’s manifesto and guiding principles.
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