Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting
The Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced its decision to withdraw from Saturday’s Local Government election in the state.
Acting Chairman of the party in Ondo State, Bakita Bello confirmed the development on Thursday.
He said the PDP as a party has sent a letter to the Ondo state independent Electoral commission,ODIEC informing them of the intention of the party to withdraw from the Saturday’s Election.
“We are not participating in the Local Government election and we have so informed ODIEC in writing “
The party claimed its decision stems from a loss of confidence in the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC).
This sudden withdrawal will affect all 15 Chairmanship candidates and 131 Councillorship candidates PDP had fielded for the election.