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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, expressed support for the action taken by its candidate in the last gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Mr. Tony Nwoye to challenge the result of the election in court, reports Daily Trust.
This came as a surprise as the PDP earlier had commended the outcome of the election while Nwoye and other candidates had rejected the results saying the process was marred by irregularities.
The party said Nwoye’s action is an acceptance of the directive of the National Working Committee party asking him to pursue the mandate in accordance with established democratic procedures and rules”.
Expressing optimism that “justice will prevail at the end of the day”, the statement said the PDP “remains impressed by Nwoye’s credible outing, resilience and grass root appeal which brought him to the forefront in the race despite having only two weeks to campaign”.
It therefore charged all PDP members close ranks and remain focused in supporting the party and the candidate.
This came as a surprise as the PDP earlier had commended the outcome of the election while Nwoye and other candidates had rejected the results saying the process was marred by irregularities.
The party said Nwoye’s action is an acceptance of the directive of the National Working Committee party asking him to pursue the mandate in accordance with established democratic procedures and rules”.
Expressing optimism that “justice will prevail at the end of the day”, the statement said the PDP “remains impressed by Nwoye’s credible outing, resilience and grass root appeal which brought him to the forefront in the race despite having only two weeks to campaign”.
It therefore charged all PDP members close ranks and remain focused in supporting the party and the candidate.