FRESH ALLEGATION HITS WIKE AS PDP CLAIMS IT PAYS N95M RIVERS STATE GOVT

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said it has paid a total of N95 million for the use of public facilities in Rivers State for its open-door campaigns for the 2023 elections.

The party said the payment is in compliance with the precautionary requirement of payment of N5 million per venue for use of government’s facilities for campaign as stipulated by Executive Order 21 signed into law by Governor Nyesom Wike. 

Chairman of the Publicity and Communications Committee of the Consolidation of the New Rivers Vision Campaign Council, Chief Ogbonna Nwuke disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, January 5, PM News reported.

He added that consequently, the party has received an official approval from the office of the Commissioner for Education, Professor Prince Chinedum Mbom entitling it to use facilities owned by the State. 

The PDP noted that with the notice which shows proof of its compliance with the dictates of Executive Order 21, it is now ready to commence open-air campaigns.

 “Prior to this time, we have publicly indicated as a responsible political party that the PDP shall comply with the dictates of Executive Order 21. 

“Now, that we have received appropriate authorization, following full compliance with the order, we are prepared to commence open air campaigns in Rivers State.