Delegates of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, from the 25 local Government Areas in Niger State defied the heavy downpour on Saturday to cast their votes at the party congresses.
33 exco members are expected to emerge at the end of the congresses to lead the party in the state for a period of time.
In an opening remark, Chairman of the Electoral Committee and Deputy Governor of Benue State, Engr. Benson Abounu said, “We know that the road is already clear, the armor is ripe for PDP to takeover power in Niger State.
“Government House, Minna, is already there to be taken over by the the PDP. Off course you can see that what is happening in Nigeria today, Niger State is not excluded, the people are just waiting for us to takeover. That why is important that we conduct this congress, exactly according to the rules of the game”
Niger State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Sam Egwu, the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, security agents and media representatives, witnessed the exercise.
Members of the Abounu-led Electoral Committee monitored the accreditation process, voting and other processes towards ensuring a free, fair and transparent congress.
Senator Zaynab Kure, Professor Jerry Gana, Umar Nasko, Abdullahi Maibasira, were notable party stalwarts in attendance.
