•Annuls purported suspension of LG chapter chairmen in the state
By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has directed that all matters relating to the Governorship Primary election in Imo State be suspended until after the 2023 general elections.
The NWC has similarly declared the purported suspension of some Local Government Chapter Chairmen in the State is null and void.
These were some of the decisions reached at the interactive meeting between the NWC of the PDP and critical stakeholders in the Imo State chapter of the Party held at the party’s National Secretariat Abuja.
The NWC members, according a statement yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon Debo Ologunagba, equally directed that no member of the Party should be suspended, sanctioned, intimidated or victimized on account of legitimate and lawful democratic expression or association within the ambit of the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP.
The NWC of the PDP said, “That the list for the Imo State Chapter of the Presidential Campaign Council should be referred to the National Presidential Campaign Council for review to ensure greater inclusiveness of Party members in Imo State in compliance with the guideline set up by the Party.
“That proper democratic processes should be put in place during the Imo State Governorship Primary Election to guarantee a free and fair process for all Party members interested to participate in the Primary Election process.
“That the two contending aspirants should have a private meeting and discuss on the way forward to ensure a smooth, united and cohesive Presidential, National and State Assembly elections campaign for the 2023 general elections.
“The Vice-Presidential Candidate should meet with critical leaders for further discussion and resolution of all issues in the Imo State Chapter of our Party
“That all members of the Party in Imo State should work together to ensure victory in the forthcoming Presidential, National and State Assembly elections.
“The NWC commends the Imo State PDP Stakeholders for their openness at the meeting and urged them to further unite and forge a formidable front for the tasks ahead”, the NWC said.
