By Joy Edokpolor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has made public the postponement of its gubernatorial primary election in Edo State.
This disclose made in a tweet by the party’s spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, the election will now hold on July 23rd instead of 20th as earlier announced by the party.
“@OfficialPDPNig has postponed its primary election in Edo State to Tuesday, June 23rd 2020,” Mr Ologbondiyan said in a tweet from his handle @officialKolaO”
As disclosed by close sources, the postponement was done to give the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, time to decide if he will contest under the umbrella of the PDP after the suspension of APC national Chairman Adams Oshiomhole.
Gov Obaseki, has announced his resignation from APC after he was disqualified for running for a 2nd term due to his submission of a controversial certificate.