Following widespread speculation that, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will retain it zoning formula for the 2023 Presidential election as was done in 2019 where it fielded a presidential candidate from the North East and running mate from the South East, the party has said it was yet to reach a decision on 2023 presidential zoning.
The submission is contained in a press release on Sunday, 3rd November 2019 by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan dismissing the claim that Governors elected on the platform of the PDP were divided over 2023.
He added that those behind it were political terrorists whose aim was to mislead the public and cause disaffection within the ranks of the party.
Part of the statement reads “for the avoidance of doubt, our party is yet to discuss the 2023 presidential election, overtly or covertly, at any time whatsoever.
If anything, the PDP is currently working with Nigerians on how to win the elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states and will not be distracted by individuals who found them operating in the highest offices of the land but failing in governance.
Moreover, it is also imperative to counsel, without any equivocation, that enemies of our party, who feel threatened by the rising profile of Governor Nyesom Wike, should have a rethink on their incessant attacks on the Governor.
Ologbondiyan noted that the party (PDP) appreciates the contribution of Governor Wike, as well as all other Governors, to the growth of the party and urge all members and supporters to ignore those seeking to cause disaffection in its ranks.
The PDP also demanded the unconditional release of innocent Nigerians, including PDP’s Head of Security in Dekina Local Government, Mr Edeh Abutu, who was reportedly abducted over alleged possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.
