No automatic ticket for Ikpeazu, others in Abia, says PDP

The Abia State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said it won’t give automatic ticket to its members aspiring for any elective position for the 2019 general election.

The party stated that it will provide a level playing ground for all aspirants irrespective of the position involved.

The State Chairman of the party, Chief Johnson Onuigbo made the decision of the party known at the end of the State working Committee meeting held in Umuahia the State capital on Thursday.

He pointed out that the state PDP has resolved to do away with all manners of imposition and impunity in the party.

Onuigbo noted that party also passed a vote of explicit confidence on Governor Okezie Ikpeazu based on his performance during the last two years and six months in office.

He said, “The party has declared that all offices for 2019 general election are open and contestable in line with the Abia charter of equity and PDP zoning formula.

“We urge all our party faithful to remain loyal, steadfast and continue to have confidence in party leadership”.

Onuigbo added that the SWC also passed a vote of explicit confidence on the state leadership of the party for transparency and effective leadership.

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