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Kogi state governor Idris Wada has declared to contest the state's gubernatorial elections following persuasions from stalwarts and elders of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state.
The governor yesterday formally declared his intention to recontest the governorship election on November 21 this year.
“The words of our elders are words of wisdom, but I have come to appreciate in the last few weeks that before elders speak, they must have employed experience, patience, candour and courage.
“This latest gesture from our leaders has added to the weight of responsibility I shoulder. My pledge and response is to surpass your expectations, God helping me.” he said in his acceptance speech.
According to reports the party's NWC had ruled out an automatic ticket for the incumbent governor.
A fair primaries will be held, it said.
Read More About that: Kogi Governorship Election: PDP Rules Out Automatic Ticket for Wada
National Mirror
The governor yesterday formally declared his intention to recontest the governorship election on November 21 this year.
“The words of our elders are words of wisdom, but I have come to appreciate in the last few weeks that before elders speak, they must have employed experience, patience, candour and courage.
“This latest gesture from our leaders has added to the weight of responsibility I shoulder. My pledge and response is to surpass your expectations, God helping me.” he said in his acceptance speech.
According to reports the party's NWC had ruled out an automatic ticket for the incumbent governor.
A fair primaries will be held, it said.
Read More About that: Kogi Governorship Election: PDP Rules Out Automatic Ticket for Wada
National Mirror
