By Laleye Dipo in Minna
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to take part in the Niger State local government elections slated for November this year even as the state police command has warned against the perpetration of violence in the run up to the election.
The party resolved at its working committee meeting that participating in the election will be the best thing to do in order to show the world that it won the last general election in the state.
The Zonal Vice-Chairman of the party in Niger North senatorial zone, Alhaji Yahaya Ability, told THISDAY that every arrangement has been concluded for the candidates of the party to take part in the election.
Ability said after a series of meetings with aspirants, the PDP would be fielding consensus candidates for the chairmanship positions in 23 out of the 25 local governments in the state.
According to him, “It is only in Chanchaga and Agwara Local Governments that primary…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
