Just In : Labour Party Collapses Structure In Kogi, Forms Alliance With PDP Ahead Of Saturday’s Governorship Election
The Labour Party in Kogi State has collapsed the party’s structure to form an alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the November 11th governorship election in the state. This is contained in a joint press statement sighted by our heritage reporter
As its candidate for the Kogi State governorship election on November 11, the Labour Party has endorsed Senator Dino Melaye of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Our heritage reporter sighted that Melaye announced the news on his X (formerly Twitter) profile on Friday. He stated that the partnership aimed to free Kogi State from the oppressive regime of Governor Yahaya Bello, which was run by the APC.
“After a wide consultation and in the interest of our dear State, the Labour Party on this day has resolved to adopt the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Dino Melaye as its candidate for the November 11th Kogi State Governorship Election,” Melaye said.
Melaye will face off against other candidates, including Ahmed Ododo of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “JOINT PRESS STATEMENT OF PDP AND LABOUR PARTY.”
“Gentlemen of the press, we are pleased to announce to you that history has been made today, the 4th November, 2023. It is a history to salvage our dear state, Kogi and remove the darkness that have bewildered our state for over seven (7) years’ reign of APC led by Alhaji Yahaya Bello.”
“Today, I announce to you an alliance between People Democratic Party (PDP) and the Dominant Group of Labour Party(LP) in Kogi State for the betterment of our state. After a wide consultation and in the interest of our dear State, the Labour Party on this day has resolved to adopt the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Dino Melaye as its candidate for the November 11th Kogi State Governorship Election.”
“This alliance is in the interest of all Kogites and labour Party supporters and we implore our supporters in Kogi State to mobilize and vote massively for PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Dino Melaye come November 11th 2023.”
