Delta: Rumbles in PDP over chairmanship seat
There is tension in Delta State’s chapter of Peoples Democratic Party as opponents of Kingsley Esiso’s return bid for the chairmanship seat, accuse him of attempting to destroy the state’s zoning policy, reportsAS the members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State prepare for the forthcoming state congress, Kingsley Esiso’s bid to return as the State Chairman of the party has become a source of serious disagreement amongst members and powerful stakeholders.
Speaking through its spokesman, Mr. Arusuaine Akoko, the forum said though Esiso had not officially declared his intention, there was the need to respect zoning. ”At the federal, state and local government levels, zoning is strictly adhered to. The case of Delta State must not be different,” they said, adding, ”the former Sapele Local Government chairman, Mr. Godwin Atose, is the only candidate for the party’s chairmanship.
The forum therefore called on Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Ex-Governor, Chief James Ibori, former Minister of Information, Prof Sam Oyovbaire and other PDP leaders in Delta State not to put the party and Sapele Local Government Area through unnecessary shocks and strains.
The Nation observed that since after that crucial meeting, those opposed to Esiso’s return bid have been very vocal. Already, some of his opponents have openly declared support for other aspirants. There are, for example, reports last week that some influential Sapele PDP leaders like the member representing Sapele Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Felix Anirah and Chief Margaret Unukegwo have declared support for Godwin Atose for the party’s chairmanship seat.
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