No room for imposition of candidates in our party, says Lagos PDP chair

Segun Adewale, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos state, says candidates that will represent the party in the forthcoming local government election will emerge through a transparent process.

Assuring aggrieved aspirants that their grievances will be looked into, Adewale said the ear of imposing candidates was over.

“We will resist every attempt to bring back the dark days of imposition that we fought against under the leadership of Chief Bode George,” he said.

“The PDP must be returned to the grassroots by allowing the emergence of popular candidates.

“We will not allow any form of imposition to stand in the PDP here in Lagos, not anymore. Where report of imposition or manipulation is established, such primary election will be cancelled and reconducted in a free and fair atmosphere.”

Adewale also expressed optimism that the party will emerge victorious in the election.

“The PDP is a strong party in the state. Agreed there are some problems here and there caused by some people for their personal interests, but the party will overcome all that and do well at the poll,” he said.

The party held its primary on Friday.