By Nathan Nwakamma
The Bayelsa chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has declared support for decisions reached in a meeting of Nyesom Wike led G5 leaders of the party held in Abuja.
The G5 leaders of the PDP had at the meeting held at the residence of the FCT Minister called for their zoning of the 2027 presidential ticket of PDP to the South and recognition of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the party.
The meeting also has in attendance the former Governors Samuel Ortom, Okezie Ikpeazu, and Ifeanyi Ugwanyi.
Bayelsa PDP, in a statement by its Acting Chairman, George Turnah, on Tuesday in Yenagoa described the decisions reached at the G5 meeting as crucial for the survival and unity of the party.
Turnah noted that the G5 commitment convened on June 9, was a testament to the unwavering love Wike has for the PDP and his relentless fight for justice against impunity.
Turnah, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Derri Alasuote Wright, saluted Wike’s dedication to party’s principles.
Turnah said Wike’s commitment stood him out and had endeared him strongly to all genuinely committed members of the party nationwide.
He commended Wike for always championing the cause of unity and integrity within PDP ranks, adding that Bayelsa PDP endorsed all the decisions taken at the Abuja meeting.
The statement read in part: “We fully endorse the resolutions reached at the meeting, and as a State Chapter, we stand by our decision, and to state that there is no vacancy requiring any replacement whatsoever.
“Our party’s Constitution and the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the National Secretary issue are very clear and unambiguous in this regard.
“As a State Chapter, we stand united with the rest of our Eminent leaders and concerned stakeholders across the Federation in the decision to zone the Presidential ticket of our party for the upcoming 2027 elections to the Southern region.
“This strategic move does not just demonstrate our commitment to inclusivity and fairness. It also does ensure that our party remains attuned to the voices of all Nigerians.
“Bayelsa State PDP reaffirms its loyalty to the resolutions of this meeting and remains steadfast in its support for Nyesom Wike as our national leader, as well as our endorsement of Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary.
Together, we will forge ahead with renewed vigour to restore the PDP to its rightful place as a beacon of hope and justice for our people and nation.” (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
