Chief Raymond Dokpesi on Friday described as unfortunate decision to
micro zone to the Southwest; saying it is a repeat of the same mistake
that led the party to where it is today.
This is even as kano and Jigawa chapters of People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) vowed to give their votes to Dokpesi at National Convention of the
Party in Portharcourt.
This was stated in a statement by Media Aide Omor Bazuaye, to Dokpesi who
took his campaign into Nigeria’s North West, berthing In the ancient city
of Kano.
He told delegates in Kano to do the right thing by voting their conscience.
He said he did not have any godfather but is depending heavily on
delegates to vote for him.
“Leaders of the South met and decided to micro-zone the national
chairmanship seat to the Southwest.
These are the same things we did that have brought the party to its knees.
I have come here pleading and begging that if I become National Chairman,
it is me and you that would be chairman,” he said.
Just as he has been received everywhere else, Dokpesi was treated to a
heroic welcome by party members.
“I’ve been on the road in the 8 days; moving from one state to the
other, soliciting for support, asking, pleading and begging the people to
vote for me.
They’ve received us well; warmed up strongly to our brand of populist
democracy which has returned power to the people to choose their leaders
and it’s in the true spirit of our motto: “power to the people “.
Dokpesi said he is enboldened by the massive support from the people; and
would be holding on to their words as he goes for the challenge in Port
Harcourt.
“It is the assurances that I’ll hold on to as I transverse the length and
breadth of the country” , he said, calling on citizens to join in a
campaign that is “bound to change the face of politics forever in the
country”, he said.
Speaking earlier, Kano State Chapter of PDP led by their Chairman,
Alhaji Rabiu Dansharu has pitched their tent with Raymond Dokpesi, vowing
to give him all of their votes for the position of National Chairman of
the party.
The State Chapter said it is not concerned about the position by leaders
in the south to zone the seat to the Southwest.
Dansharu thanked him (Dokpesi) for deeming it necessary to come to Kano.
He said his visit has brought new hope to members in Kano.
The State Chapter endorsed Dokpesi; promising to give him their votes.
The north is home to Dokpesi. His mother being from Adamawa State but it
is from Kano that the business mogul launched his campaign to his
brothers and sisters deep in the North.
From Kano, Dokpesi Campaign trail journeyed to Jigawa where party
members trooped out in large numbers to welcome Dokpesi.
Again in Jigawa, Dokpesi pleads for votes; saying he is very much in the
race.
He promised that if he becomes National Chairman, he would ensure that
Presidency returns to the North and that there would be level playing
field for every section of the north.
Just as it happened in Kano, delegates vows to reward Dokpesi handsomely
with their votes.