PDP must unite to win 2023 polls using Edo, Ondo, other states, says Kalu

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) has declared that come 2023, they will be ready more than ever to show the All Progressives Congress(APC), the exit door at the earliest possible time using Edo, Ondo and Anambra states election.

A chieftain of the  Party, Dr Emeka Kalu in a release stated that as activities leading to the off season elections in Edo, Ondo and Anambra states gear up, embracing the ongoing repositioning template of the National Working Committee(NWC) will do the magic.

Governors, Obaseki of Ondo, Akeredolu of Ondo and Obiano of Anambra

In a statement made available to nation Update online, he said the unity and wellness of the party would enable it defeat the ruling APC in any election especially the upcoming off – season gubernatorial elections.

A united PDP he maintained would  put the party in a good staid to reclaim power from the APC, he charged the NWC on free and fair primaries in these gubernatorial elections to boost the party’s chances.

On the crisis currently threatening the party in Cross River, Ogun, Ekiti, Kaduna and Kano states that has factionalized  the party, he called for dialogue a patriotic mien.

“Some of us are loyal to the party to the core. We are ready to mobilise, canvass and campaign effectively for the PDP in the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Edo, Ondo and Anambra states; but, the NWC should ensure a transparent primaries to enable peace reign in these states,” he said.

Kalu, the Director General of Atikulated Agenda 2019, stated that a free and fair primaries, will attract experienced party men and women who shall bring their wealth of experience, ingenuity and initiative to enable the party win these states.

He called on the party to be more committed, be proactive in the quest to reclaim power back from the APC by 2023.

“2023 is fast approaching and, as the largest party in Africa, we cannot afford to take chances at this time. We must unite and act fast,” he stated.