The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) said together on Saturday that they would back Dino Melaye in the Kogi state governorship election that is set for this Saturday, November 11.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, the event occurs one week prior to the state’s gubernatorial election.
The parties revealed that they consulted extensively with state stakeholders before deciding to back Melaye, the PDP candidate for governor.
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The joint statement reads: “We are pleased to announce to you that history has been made today, the 4th of November, 2023. It is a history to salvage our dear state, Kogi and remove the darkness that has bewildered our state for over seven (7) years’ reign of APC led by Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
“After a wide consultation and in the interest of our dear State, the Labour Party on this day has resolved to adopt the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Dino Melaye as its candidate for the November 11th Kogi State Governorship Election. This alliance is in the interest of all Kogites and Labour Party supporters, and we implore our supporters in Kogi State to mobilize and vote massively for PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Dino Melaye, come November 11th 2023.”
Confirming the development, Senator Melaye shared the joint statement on his official social media pages.
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