National Chairman Urges Reconciliation Among Aspirants for Unity
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has officially disclaimed the existence of any parallel primary election, asserting that only one primary was conducted, resulting in the emergence of Asue Ighodalo as the substantial 2024 governorship candidate for Edo State.
The National Chairman of the PDP, Iliya Damagun, issued this disclaimer during the certificate of return presentation ceremony held at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Damagun emphasized the unity of the PDP in Edo State and urged all aspirants to reconcile and work collaboratively for the party’s success in the forthcoming gubernatorial election.
Highlighting that the PDP sees Edo as one entity, Damagun called for a united front to make the electoral journey smooth for the party. He further advised party members in Edo State and across Nigeria to remain focused on reclaiming the state for the PDP.
Damagun, while addressing party members, reassured them not to be distracted or perturbed by challenges posed by other political parties. He emphasized that the internal mechanisms of the PDP differ significantly from those of other parties.
(Audio Clip – Amb. Iliya Damagun, Acting National Chairman, PDP)
In his acceptance speech, Asue Ighodalo, the confirmed PDP candidate for the 2024 Edo Gubernatorial election, pledged to transform Edo State into a model of the achievements PDP can attain in Africa. He called on fellow aspirants to provide maximum support and collaborate as a team to secure the mandate of the people of Edo State.
Ighodalo’s appeal for unity and support echoes the broader call for cohesion within the PDP as it seeks to navigate the political landscape in Edo State. The party aims to present a united front, demonstrating internal strength and resilience as it prepares for the upcoming electoral contest.