Mark heads PDP Presidential Primary panel
...Primary to hold in Abuja
After months of speculations, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its presidential ticket open.
This was part of the outcome of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, on Wednesday night. The meeting which began at 8pm ended by 10:20pm.
Former Senate President, David Mark is to chair the convention planning committee.
It was further learnt that the NEC also agreed that the National Convention should be held at Eagle Square, Abuja, on May 28 as earlier scheduled.
This decision was taken after NEC received and deliberated on the report of the 37 member zoning committee led by Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom.
Earlier in his opening remarks at the commencement of the meeting before it went into a closed session, National Chairman of the party, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, admitted that the party leadership has been under pressure ahead of party primaries and the 2023 presidential election.
Ayu said “but we’re just trying to make sure everything goes right. We want to inform all our members that since the last NEC meeting, we’ve been working around the clock to reposition our party. ”
He assured that the party under his watch will be accountable “Your money will be spent wisely.
“There would be accountability, there will be financial discipline and how we spend your money you will see it. And what we’ve tried to do is to try and make this place a much more pleasant place for you to come and hold meetings.
“We have also worked round the clock on details in terms of various preparations for the National Convention. And we’ll brief you later. I want to thank every member of the party who cooperated with us. In running elections, serving on various committees, either on screening committees or appeal committees or even volunteering to play any role that we call on you to play. Some of you were contacted on very short notice and you gladly took up these responsibilities.
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