By Moses Gbande
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Plateau State Chapter, Hon. Chris Hassan on Wednesday denied reports that the leadership of the party in the State had endorsed an aspirant for governorship in 2023 general elections.
The State Chairman, Hon. Chris Hassan Said, that the reports were calculated to create confusion in the party, adding that the party’s ticket is opened for contest.
Statement from the
Personal Assistant on Media and Protocol to the PDP State Chairman, Kefas Sumdi explains that no time did leadership of the Party has endorsed any aspirant for the governorship election, saying that nothing could be farther from the truth.
“It was calculated to create confusion”, Hassan Said, and reminded all aspirants and his Party comrades that he will conduct free, fair and transparent primaries in the State.
He stressed that he had conducted a transparent Senatorial primary in 2020 and also, transparent primaries in Jos-North/Bassa and Pankshin South. These are evidences that *I WILL* conduct free, fair and transparent primaries in 2022.
According to him, my administration has no room for impunity, “anointed” and imposition of candidates.
The State Chairman assured all aspirants particularly governorship aspirants and their supporters, that contest would be open, fair and transparent, and that Plateaunians would be happy at the outcome.
He called on all aspirants to continue with their consultations, permutations and strategizing, saying the best aspirants wins.
Thanks and God bless but remember, the umbrella is big enough to accommodate all.
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