Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has advised members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure that the ward congresses of the party across the state is conducted in a peaceful atmosphere. Each ward is expected to produce three ad-hoc delegates.
The governor is worried about what he called ‘desperation of aspirants which has led them spending money where they are not supposed to.
“What is important is the state party structure. You cannot work outside the state party structure, the procedure is clear.”
Governor Uduaghan spoke at a meeting of aspirants for elective positions on the platform of PDP at the Party’s secretariat in Asaba today.
He stressed the necessity for them keep not to spend money where they are not to spend money.
“It is important that people go to the field for the elections whether it is by consensus or not.”
The Secretary of the Party, Chief Solomon Ogba had said that the congress would hold in 270 Wards in the state.
“In every Ward, there is a returning officer. We are also going to have state monitoring officers.
“The issue of electing Ward delegates is a state affair, accreditation starts at 8 am.
“I appeal that we should make this congress as peaceful as possible.”
The Vice Chairman of the party (Delta South), Sir Simeon Efenudu, said the meeting was necessary to enable the officials and members of the party know what was expected of them. [myad]
