They’re not our members —PDM

By Dayo Johnson

Akure—CHIEFTAINS of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who are supporters of Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, AAA, collectives/Peoples Democratic Movement, PDM, in South West yesterday endorsed the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term.

They hinged their support for the President on his promise to implement the recommendations  of the last national conference if re-elected.

Speaking at a press conference in Akure, their coordinator, who is a former member, House of Representatives, Hon Bode Ajewole, said they also took the decision because of the process and outcome of the party Presidential Primaries which left much to be desired.

Ajewole who is the South West Coordinator said members of the group cut across all political parties.

He pointed out that the group has decided to align with the yearnings of the Youruba People on the restructuring of the country to have true federalism.

Meanwhile, The PDM, in a swift reaction, however, denied those involved in the endorsement saying; ‘’Our attention has been drawn to a press conference, addressed by some aggrieved members of APC who defected to the party from PDM last year, at which they endorsed the candidature of President Goodluck Jonathan in the forthcoming presidential election. The press conference was held on Monday, March 16, in Akure, capital of Ondo State.

‘’We wish to make it categorically clear that members of the group that addressed the press conference in question are not members of PDM. They defected from our party in June last year to pursue their aspiration in APC and are no longer members of our party.’’