Abuja – The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC), Senator David Mark said that the party’s presidential primary will hold as scheduled from today, Saturday, May 28.
A statement by his Media Adviser , Paul Mumeh said Mark stated this during a meeting with the members of the convention committee in Abuja.
He was said to have assured members of the committee that
the exercise will be smooth
and transparent.
Mark urged them to be courageous in the face of challenges to ensure a credible exercise,
saying “ you must be absolutely transparent.
“If you have any interest or bias for any of the aspirants, you can excuse yourself from this assignment.”
The former Senate President insisted that the stage is set
for a hitch-free programme as all logistics, materials and security have been sorted out.
“We are prepared for the exercise, virtually all our delegates have arrived Abuja,” he said
He said the PDP has a
track record of conducting peaceful congresses and conventions over the years, assuring that the outcome of this convention will make the party stronger.
“The PDP has an array of eminently qualified persons to rule Nigeria. We carried out due diligence during our screening. I am confident that whoever emerges from the convention will reflect the wishes of our party,” he stated.
Mark and his committee members also inspected the facilities at the Velodrome , Moshood Abiola stadium, Abuja, venue of the convention.
The ruling All Progressives Congress has shifted its convention again till 6th of June, 2022 after INEC granted a window of six days. (vitalnews)
