- Gbenga Daniel, a previous top contender for the position of national chairman of the PDP, has dropped out of the race
- Before his decision to withdraw from the race, Daniel had received the backing of a former national chairman of the party, Vincent Ogbulafor
- Ogbulafor had described the former Ogun state governor as a true party man who knew the party’s mistakes and could solve them
Otunba Gbenga Daniel, the former governor of Ogun state, has dropped out of the race for the national chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The ex-governor made the announcement in a tweet on his offcial handle, @JustusOGD, on Saturday, December 9, just as the party's national convention was underway in Abuja, the nation's capital.
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As he tweeted:
NAIJ.com notes that the development follows the declaration of support for Daniel by Chief Vincent Ogbulafor, former National Chairman of the PDP.
Ogbulafor, who is a statutory delegate to the national convention of the PDP, stated that Daniel was a real party man who could solve challenges.
Gbenga Daniel has withdrawn from the PDP national chairmanship race (Photo credit: Daily Post)
In his words: “Daniel, you are a real party man, please keep the flag flying. You know where the mistake of PDP is and you can provide solutions.
“I support you on this quest and I am sure you will get it. You have my vote, you have my vote. I will give you my vote.”
The ex-governor had also received the support and blessing of the chairman, South East Council of Traditional Rulers, Cletus Ilomuanya, who described him as a true son of the soil, and prayed for his success.
Ilomuanya stated: “Otunba Daniel is a true son of the soil and a chief in this palace. We have no choice but to support him.
“I have known him for several years and I can assure you that he is more than qualified to provide the leadership the PDP needs now.”
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that The Pathfinders, a pressure group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said that the party would die sooner than expected if the ex-Ogun state governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), is made its national chairman.
The group spoke in reaction to Daniel’s declared intention to vie for the position, and stated that it was amazed at the development, and wondered if the PDP was cursed.
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Source: Naija.ng