Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State braved heavy rain on Saturday to participate in the party’s ward congresses, electing new executives and delegates across all 192 wards.
At Oredo Wards I, II, and III in Benin City, journalists observed a spirited turnout of party faithful who showed enthusiasm and orderliness despite the downpour.
Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, State Caretaker Committee Chairman of the PDP, led the monitoring team alongside members of the Ward Congress Electoral Committee from the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. He described the event as a clear signal of the PDP’s resilience and renewed strength in Edo.
“The ward congresses were very peaceful. Members of the PDP were vibrant, very active, and elected the 17-member executives in the wards we attended,” Aziegbemi stated. He expressed surprise at the turnout, noting that many party members arrived at polling grounds as early as 7:30 a.m.
“I was jittery at first, not knowing what to expect, but I was moved by the enthusiasm. We think PDP is rising, and we believe we will give the APC a run for their money,” he declared.
Aziegbemi further expressed confidence that the “abysmal failure of the government at both the federal and state levels” would pave the way for the PDP to reclaim Edo State in the 2027 elections.
Mr. Tariga Tulagha, Chairman of the PDP Ward Congress Electoral Committee, praised members for their unity and peaceful conduct during the exercise. “We went out to conduct elections for officers and delegates across all wards, and so far, it has been peaceful with full compliance with the law. Despite the rain, people turned out massively, and we are impressed,” Tulagha noted.
He dismissed speculations of an internal crisis within the PDP in Edo, emphasizing that the voting pattern reflected harmony. “We observed a unity of purpose. If there was division, it would have shown in the voting process. But when motions were raised, the ‘ayes’ were 100 percent and the ‘nays’ were zero. The issue of factions does not apply here,” he said.
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