Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC), Senator David Mark, has assured party members that arrangements have been made for a hitch-free exercise on Saturday (28/5/22).
His Media Adviser, Paul Mumeh, said that Senator Mark gave the assurance while addressing members of the committee of the Convention in Abuja ahead of the convention.
He quoted Senator Mark to have said that the exercise would be smooth and transparent.
Mark according to him, told members of the committee to brace up to the 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.”
Senator Mark maintained that the stage was set for a hitch-free programme as all logistics, materials and security had been sorted out.
He added: “we are prepared for the exercise, virtually all our delegates have arrived Abuja.”
He said the PDP had a track record of conducting peaceful congresses and conventions over the years.
He stated that the outcome of this convention would make the party stronger.
According to Mark, “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.”
Senator Mark and his committee members also inspected the facilities at the Velodrome, Moshood Abiola stadium, Abuja, venue of the convention.
The Party is expected to elect its presidential standard bearer for the 2023 presidential election on Saturday.
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