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  • Ondo PDP Withdraws from LG Election, Alleges Lack of Transparency 

    Kayode Animasaun 

    In a dramatic turn of events ahead of the Saturday, January 18th, Local Government elections in Ondo State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has announced its withdrawal from the electoral process. 

    The party’s decision, which came suddenly, was made public in a statement made available to newsmen by its Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Leye Igbabo.

    The PDP’s withdrawal affects all 18 Chairmanship candidates and 131 Councillorship candidates it had fielded for the election. 

    The party claims its decision stems from a loss of confidence in the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC.

    According to the PDP, ODIEC’s lack of transparency, impartiality, and credibility has compromised the integrity of the election process.

    “Recent observations and reports point to a troubling pattern of double standards by ODIEC, raising serious doubts about their ability to conduct a free, fair, and credible election,” the statement read.

    “The PDP’s withdrawal underscores growing concerns about electoral integrity in Nigeria’s democratic process. As one of the nation’s major opposition parties, the PDP’s decision highlights the party’s stance against what it perceives as a flawed system.”

    “As a responsible political party committed to democracy and the rule of law, we cannot, in good conscience, confer legitimacy on this compromised process by participating in the election,” the PDP stated.

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  • Ajayi’s exit is of no concern to us – Ondo PDP

    The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State has received the exit of Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi from the Party, from online publications.

    As a party, we are have not received his letter of resignation but we wish him well in his political journey.

    Agboola Ajayi joined our party on 22nd June, 2020 and participated at the Governorship Primaries having received waver from the National Secretariat of the party.

    He has abused the welcome and privilege accorded him by our party supporters during his brief stay in the party.

    He has also proved that he is desperate to become the governor of Ondo State.

    In the days to come, it will dawn on him that, he has squandered whatever was remaining of his goodwill with this decision.

    However, his exit from the PDP will not affect our prospects of winning the October Gubernatorial Elections this year.

    The PDP remains solid, strong and more determined than ever before to win the forthcoming Governorship elections with a credible and competent Candidate in the person of Eyitayo Jegede, SAN.

    Kennedy Ikantu Peretei

    State Publicity Secretary, PDP, Ondo State

    10th August, 2020.

  • Opposing Views, Accusations Trail Ondo PDP Congress

    Different reactions and accusations have been trailing the state congress of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, currently going on in Akure.

    A chairmanship aspirant, Mr Dennis Alonge expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the event.

    Mr Alonge who is a former National Youth Leader of the PDP frowned at the set up and choice of location for the congress which he claimed did not comply with COVID-19 guidelines.

    The aggrieved aspirant further said the congress did not follow the party’s constitution expressing fears that the result of today’s election might affect the outcome of the October 10 governorship election in the state.

    Meanwhile, another aspirant, Mr Fatai Adams however said the conduct of the congress was free and fair.

    Also reacting, the outgoing Chairman, Mr Clement Faboyede noted the election committee had done its best in terms of location, security and other arrangements for the congress.

    Mr Faboyede informed that an appeal committee had been set up to accommodate all complaints from aggrieved aspirant.

    Party chieftains who participated in the congress included PDP candidate in the October 10th governorship election, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, Mr Godday Erewa among others.

    Isaac Afolabi/Olumide Abudu

  • Ondo PDP to Elect New Executive Members

    The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, will on Tuesday conduct State Congress in Ondo State to elect Executive Members following the expiration of the tenure of the Clement Faboyede-led Committee.

    The congress is expected to take place at the Solton Hotel, Ijapo where delegates will elect leaders for the party ahead of the October 10, 2020 governorship election.

    Two major contenders, Messrs Fatai Adam and Dennis Alonge will slug it out for the Chairmanship position.

    The party had before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic conducted the wards and local government congresses.

    Olumide Abudu