Lagos PDP to field consensus candidates in July 12 LG election

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In Lagos State, the Peoples Democratic Party, or PDP, has declared its intention to select consensus candidates for the chairmanship and councillorships in the July 12 local elections.

All local government secretariats in the state will host the party’s primary elections on Saturday, May 17.

The selection process will be founded on agreements made by stakeholders in each council area, according to Hakeem Olalemi, PDP Vice Chairman, Central, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday.

Olalemi said he was optimistic about the PDP’s prospects in the upcoming elections.

“Our great party, the PDP, will conduct its primaries for the upcoming local government elections in Lagos at various party secretariats on May 17.

“We strongly believe our chances are bright in the next local government election. We are optimistic and hope the process will be free and fair,” he said.

Olalemi confirmed the PDP’s readiness to run for office while admitting the ruling party’s power over the state election commission.

“We know the ruling party has significant control over the state electoral body, but we are ready to go head-to-head with the APC. By God’s grace, we will emerge victorious. We are fully prepared physically, morally, and in every other way,” he stated.

Phillips Aivoji, the chairman of the Lagos PDP, also spoke and expressed optimism about the party’s chances in the election.

“We are in this race to win. We will continue to mobilize the people to support and vote for the PDP.

“I believe we have a strong chance in several areas, while in others, we are prepared to battle it out,” he said.

Residents of Lagos stand to gain a great deal under PDP administration, Aivoji continued.

“With the PDP, Lagosians can expect good governance, purposeful leadership, and people centered administration. The citizens will be our top priority if we are elected,” he said.

To choose candidates for the July LG polls, the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its primary elections last Saturday.

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