Governor Obaseki has been assured of maximal support and level playing field in the People’s Democratic Party as he submits himself to the rules that govern the opposition party, Governors’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said.
The opposition governor’s forum also assured all that joined Obaseki to move from the All Progressives Congress to the PDP will all enjoy a fair deal.
The PDP Governors’ Forum, in a statement signed by its Director-General, Hon C.I.D. Maduabum, described Obaseki’s entry into PDP as a homecoming to a democratic platform that accommodates all Nigerians desirous of good governance, accountability and deepening of democratic tenets.
The Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal-led PDP Governors’ Forum wished Obaseki God’s blessings and guidance as he subjects himself to the forthcoming primaries of the party.
The PDP governorship primary in Edo State is scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 25, this year.
According to the statement: “We welcome you to the PDP Governors’ Forum under the leadership of His Excellency, Rt Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR and all other PDP Governors in the Forum.
“Your entry into the PDP family is a homecoming to a democratic platform that accommodates all Nigerians desirous of good governance, accountability and deepening of democratic tenets.
“The PDP Governors welcome you to use the PDP as a vehicle to enthrone rapid economic, social and infrastructural development of Edo State.
“As you subject yourself to the forthcoming primaries of the party, we wish you success and God’s blessings and guidance.”
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