The leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state, Monday, urged the party to zone its presidential ticket to the South-South geo-political zone.
The state chairman of the party, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, made the appeal during a press conference in Benin City to mark his exco’s one year anniversary.
Aziegbemi said the zone have the buccaneering spirit, gritty resolve, give and take – “a conviction that everyone is entitled to the same dignity, courtesy, and esteem.”
According to him, “Our party have eminent men and women from across the six zones of the country that can lead us to victory.
“Our zone (south-south), I believe was short-changed when president Jonathan was stopped from getting a second term.
“With that in mind, and with the quality of leaders from the zone, We demand that our party, PDP, must zone the Presidency to the south-south to at least right the wrong that was inflicted.
“The South-South is the most PDP-centric zone in the country with all the states being governed by PDP and all the governors performing excellently well.
“We wish to place on record that we are very proud of all our governors in the zone. It is the most “Nigerianised” and contributes immensely to the federation purse.”
