As the battle for who becomes the Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hots up, one of the top contenders, Chief Olabode George has challenged other contestants to a public debate.
The former military officer told his opponents in clear terms that they should come out for an open debate about their vision, their agenda and their motive in contesting for the prime office.
PMParrot gathered from Dare Adeleke who is also on the politician’s team, that, Chief George said he is very knowledgeable about the culture and practices of the party. He said who ever wants to lead the party should not be afraid of a public debate that will showcase their grasp of the norms and traditional values of the party.
The politician who sent out these messages during is on-going tour of the northern part of Nigeria equally told delegates from Kebbi, Zamfara and Sokoto about the need for micro zoning of the National Chairmanship position, he insisted that the fundamental resolve of the founding founders was to promote equity and balance in the distribution of the party’s offices.
Chief George praised the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar when he visited him during the tour for his patriotism and his instinctive embrace of all Nigerians regardless of faith or tribe.
Chief George was praised by the North West Coordinator, of his campaign Organization Alhaji Bakori, for his selfless service to the party and his consistency despite the twists and turns of the fortunes of the PDP. Alhaji Bakori said Chief George is the most experienced and tested among all the contestants.
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