The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has extended the sale of nomination forms for the Ondo state governorship election.
A statement issued late Monday night by spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, noted that by the development, the last day for the sale of nomination forms has been extended from the earlier announced date of Monday, June 22, 2020 to a new date of Wednesday, June 24, 2020.
“All other time frames related the nomination processes for the Ondo state governorship election remain as earlier announced.
“All leaders, governorship aspirants, critical stakeholders and members of our great party in Ondo state should be guided accordingly,” the statement further added.
Meanwhile, the Party’s National Chairman Uche Secondus has said the defection of Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi of Ondo State to PDP is a boost for the party.
Mr Secondus made the remark while welcoming Mr Ajayi to the party from the All Progressives Congress (APC) at its secretariat on Monday in Akure, the state capital.
He said Mr Ajayi’s defection to the PDP would be a blessing for the party in the October 10 governorship election in the state.
He said his visit to the state was not to endorse any particular candidate, but to show support for all the aspirants.
Mr Secondus urged the Inspector-General of Police to look into the incident at the weekend where Mr Ajayi was allegedly prevented from moving his personal belongings out of the government house in Akure.
“What has happened in Ondo State is an eye-opener to all.
“Security agents should do their job. We are going to organise, transparent and free primary in the state.
“People that cannot be bribed will come and do the primary process in the state.
”I assure you of equal right to vote and be voted for.