Kaduna State Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero has promised to ensure a level playing ground for all aspirants under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking elective positions in next year’s general elections.
Speaking when the Coalition of Political Supporters Group, Kaduna State, stormed the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House yesterday, Yero called on all aspirants under the PDP to fully contest for offices of their choice as they will all be provided a level playing ground during primary election.
The Coalition had after an extensive meeting attended by hundreds of its members, endorsed the Goodluck-Sambo ticket for Presidency in 2015 and also the Yero-Bajoga ticket for Kaduna Governorship election.
The governor thanked the group for supporting his candidature and that of President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo.
He said: “Your support for Mr. President has shown that you have accepted the decision of the party on the candidature of Mr. President and the Vice President. We are pleased with your support and very soon you will hear from us.”
Governor Yero called on all members of PDP to unite towards the 2015 polls, saying: “It is wrong for those that have benefitted from the party to try to sabotage it. Let us all come together to ensure victory for our party in 2015 and beyond.”
Speaking earlier, leader of the Coalition, Senator Musa Bello, said the group after an expanded meeting of its members resolved to support the President, Vice President, Governor Yero and Deputy Governor Nuhu Bajoga in 2015.
•Photo shows Governor Yero.
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