The major opposition party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday said that its party would win November 11 elections in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi states.
PDP also restated its demand for the removal of Imo State resident commission, Professor Sylva Agu
In a statement released and signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, said it is necessary for Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman to replace Agu.
In the statement: “As you are aware, the governorship election in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states comes up this Saturday, November 11, 2023.
“The PDP has been engaged in very vigorous, issue-based and people-driven campaigns in the three states. Our candidates are standing strong with the people and we are sure of coasting to victory on Saturday in the three State. The signals are all green.
“In Kogi, we have a very popular candidate, Sen. Dino Melaye whose popularity has rendered the APC candidate Usman Ododo practically mute. Our party, the PDP is leading in the three senatorial zones.
“Governor Yayaha Bello is already overwhelmed and he has technically accepted defeat, especially with the triumph of Senator Hadiza Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in the Kogi Central Senatorial District which is an affirmation of the popularity and acceptability of our party in the state.
“Also, our party is standing strong in Bayelsa with the overwhelming popularity of Governor Douye Diri, whose achievements have earned him the support of the people and sobriquet, the Miracle Governor.
“As we speak, our party is holding our campaign grand-finale in Yenegoa and we commend the people of Bayesla State for their overwhelming support for our Party and their resilience in resisting the shenanigans and threats of the APC.
“In Imo state, our candidate Sen. Samuel Anyanwu is leading in the three senatorial zones and the 27 local government areas in Imo state.
“We are set to win overwhelmingly in Imo State because of the acceptability of our candidate and Party among the people. He is accessible, grassroots politician, humane, understands and connects to the suffering of the people.”
