PDP postpones Edo governorship primary to June 23

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed the Edo state governorship primary election earlier scheduled for June 19 and June 20.

The new date for the governorship primary is now June 23.

The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan on Thursday in Abuja, said the decision was predicated on exigencies of party activities.

“All governorship aspirants, critical stakeholders, party faithful and our teeming supporters, particularly in Edo state are to take note accordingly.

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“Our party wishes to remind our members that all activities shall be in accordance with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC’s), guidelines on COVID-19, as it concerns social/physical distancing at public gatherings,” the statement read.