PDP cancels primaries in Ebonyi
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the cancellation of all party primaries in Ebonyi.
This is contained in a statement issued by its national spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, on Sunday.
The statement said that the NWC cancelled the primaries after extensive consultations, deliberations and reviews of all issues.
“To this effect, all State House of Assembly, National Assembly and governorship primaries of our party in Ebonyi State are hereby cancelled.
“The NWC will announce new dates for the affected party exercises in the state,” it said.
The party charged all aspirants, critical stakeholders, leaders and members of the party in Ebonyi to remain calm, united and focused as it takes firm steps to rescue the nation.
(NAN)
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