The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo State chapter has stated that, given the existing unity within the party, it will compete fiercely against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state’s general elections in 2027.
Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, the party’s State Caretaker Committee Chairman, made the comments on Saturday in Benin City while observing the party’s ward congresses to choose new representatives and executives for each of the state’s 192 wards.
Aziegbemi said that the party is regaining its popularity in the state as a result of the significant number of party members who showed up despite the intense rain.
He added that he was confident the PDP will reclaim Edo in 2027 as a result of the APC government’s appalling performance at the federal and state levels.
According to him, from what was seen, the PDP Edo state chapter are so excited and happy and cannot thank PDP members in the state enough for their enthusiasm.
“The party’s faithful and members defied the heavy downpour to participate in the ward congresses to elect new executives and delegates across the 192 wards of the state.
“I’ll be very honest with you, I was a little bit jittery when I went with the panel to witness some of the wards. I didn’t know what to expect.
“But I was pleasantly surprised with the way the PDP faithful came out in the rain. As early as 7:30 a.m., people were already at the grounds to cast their votes. We think the PDP is rising, and we believe we will give the APC a run for its money.
“The congresses were very peaceful. Members of the PDP were very vibrant, very active, and they elected the 17-member executive in the various wards we attended.
“I am confident that the abysmal failure of the government, both at the federal and state levels, will pave the way for PDP to reclaim Edo in 2027″, he said.
Aziegbemi stated that he was moved by the dedication of the members who braved the rain, despite his initial uncertainty about what to anticipate at the congress.
According to the party chairman, the attendance demonstrated the party’s tenacity and growing power.
Similarly, news correspondents who monitored the congress in Benin City’s Oredo Wards I, II, and III, stated that the event was peaceful and passionate party members showed up to vote.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the PDP Ward Congress Electoral Committee, Tariga Tulagha on his part commended the peaceful conduct and unity displayed by party members.
Tulagha, who refuted the claims of the internal crisis in the party revealed that unity was evident in the outcome of the polls
“We went out for the purpose of conducting the elections for officers and delegates across all wards.
“So far, the exercise has been peaceful. There was no trouble, and there was full compliance with the provisions of the law. Despite the rain, people came out in their numbers, and we were impressed.
“We observed a unity of purpose. If there was division, it would have reflected during the voting process. So, the issue of factions does not apply here”, he added.
