The main opposition party in the country, Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has denied zoning their Presidential ticket to the South East or indeed any part of the Country.
In a statement by signed by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, The party's National Publicity Secretary, and made available to newsmen, The party described as misleading the speculations making rounds in the media on her purported zoning.
PDP noted that her structure is one embedded in strong democratic principles, meaning all her activities including zoning will be based on extensive consultations, discussions and consideration of all the issues as well as the various tendencies and interests across the nation, with the main objective of ensuring that the unity, peaceful co-existence and development of our nation are reinforced and promoted.
The statement thanked Nigerians for having interest in her activities and promised not to disappoint them
"For the avoidance of doubt, the PDP emphatically and unequivocally states that it has not zoned it Presidential ticket to any part of the country.
"The PDP is a political party founded on democratic principles and every action of the Party, including zoning, is based on extensive consultations, discussions and consideration of all the issues as well as the various tendencies and interests across the nation, with the main objective of ensuring that the unity, peaceful co-existence and development of our nation are reinforced and promoted.
"The PDP therefore urges Nigerians, our teeming members and supporters to completely disregard the unfounded zoning claims as being peddled. Our Party also cautions those behind the claims to desist forthwith.
"The PDP thanks Nigerians across board for the overwhelming interest they have in our Party as their sure platform to Rescue and Rebuild our nation from misrule and urges them to remain united and focused as we join forces for the task ahead". The statement read
