The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has said it would not apply zoning in choosing its candidates for elective positions in the 2015 elections.
Briefing newsmen Tuesday by the state Chairman of the PDP, Chief Felix Obuah, while presenting a six-point communique issued at the end of a meeting of the state executive council meeting of the party.
The communique said, “For the purpose of the 2015 elections, the party is poised to reclaim all its lost offices in the State. Consequently, the party shall ensure internal democracy and provide a level playing field for every member seeking to contest any elective position.
“That the State chapter of the party has not and shall not zone the governorship ticket of the party to any ethnic nationality, senatorial district or local government area. Consequently, all constitutionally qualified members of the party are free to vie for the party?s ticket to allow for the best candidate to emerge.”
The party also warned a member of the board of trustees (BOT) of the party from fraternising with the state Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, by attending meetings of stake holders of the state.
