x

Obaseki will join us soon – PDP

Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Tony Aziegbemi, has confirmed that Governor Godwin Obaseki and other top officials of the All Progressives Congress would soon join his party.

Aziegbemi, however, said the governor would not be given an automatic ticket to fly the party’s flag as other aspirants had shown interest in the same position.

The PDP has fixed its governorship primary for June 19 and 20.

Obaseki was disqualified from contesting the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress slated for June 22.

In a telephone interview on Monday, Aziegbemi said Governor Obaseki would have to go through the laid down rules of the party when he eventually defects.

He said, “There is nothing like an automatic ticket for anybody; it is like that in any democratic environment, and there is a process as laid down by the constitution of the party and that we will follow.

“But I can confirm to you that the governor, his deputy, and the entire APC structure in the state will be joining the PDP soon. We have been in touch in the last few days; by tomorrow (today), I will be able to confirm the exact date he will be joining with his team.”

However, one of the PDP aspirants in the forthcoming primary, Mr Ken Imasuagbon, said he would resist any attempt to hand over the party’s ticket to Obaseki ahead of the state governorship elections.

Hot this week

BREAKING:** Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers Quit Terrorism Case

Lead counsel and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu...

INSPIRATION: When Sleep Escapes the Soul

With Mary EwaIf God did not create sleep for...

KADMAM-CSO Urges Transparent Use, Community Monitoring of N32.9bn Basic Health Care Fund

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Maternal Accountability Mechanism in Kaduna...

The Global Governance Initiative and the Quest for a Multipolar World

By Prof. Udenta O. UdentaThe world is changing, and...

Wednesday 29 October 2025

Serie A18:30 CET ComovVerona 18:30 CET JuventusvUdinese 18:30 CET RomavParma 20:45...

Justine Madugu Signs New Two-Year Deal as Super Falcons Coach

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has confirmed that...

ATA 1–1 MIL: Match Review and Updated Serie A...

Lookman Rediscovers Scoring Form Ahead of Nigeria’s World Cup Playoff

Ademola Lookman finally ended his goal drought on Tuesday...

Principal Urges Parents to Monitor Children’s Activities to Curb Social Vices

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Principal of GYB Model Science...

CHAIN Urges Federal Government to Adopt National Policy on Religious Freedom and Equal Protection

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Christian Awareness Initiative of Nigeria...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img