- Gbenga Daniel, a top contender for the position of national chairman of the PDP, has received the backing of a former chairman of the party, Vincent Ogbulafor
- Ogbulafor described the former Ogun state governor as a true party man who knows the party’s mistakes and can solve them
- Daniel also received the backing and blessing of the chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers, Cletus Ilomuanya
Chief Vincent Ogbulafor, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared that his vote for a new party chairman would go to the former governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Premium Times reports.
Ogbulafor disclosed his choice on Wednesday, December 6, at his Olokoro, Abia country home, during a courtesy call by the former governor.
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NAIJ.com gathers that the Ogbulafor, who is a statutory delegate to the national convention of the PDP, stated that Daniel was a real party man who could solve challenges.
Vincent Ogbulafor, ex-PDP National Chairman (Photo credit: Punch)
He stated: “Daniel, you are a real party man, please keep the flag flying. You know where the mistake of PDP is and you can provide solutions.
“I support you on this quest and I am sure you will get it. You have my vote, you have my vote. I will give you my vote.”
The ex-governor also received the support and blessing of the chairman, South East Council of Traditional Rulers, Cletus Ilomuanya, who described him as a true son of the soil, and prayed for his success.
Ilomuanya stated: “Otunba Daniel is a true son of the soil and a chief in this palace. We have no choice but to support him.
“I have known him for several years and I can assure you that he is more than qualified to provide the leadership the PDP needs now.”
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that The Pathfinders, a pressure group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said that the party would die sooner than expected if the ex-Ogun state governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), is made its national chairman.
The group spoke in reaction to Daniel’s declared intention to vie for the position, and stated that it was amazed at the development, and wondered if the PDP was cursed.
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