The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cleared three aspirants to participate in its presidential primaries scheduled for Monday, May 25, as preparations intensify ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Among those cleared by the party are former Cross River State governor, ; economist Dr. Nnaoke Ufere from Abia State; and former African Action Congress presidential candidate, Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley from Edo State.
The development was confirmed on Saturday in a statement issued in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary of the PRP, Muhammed Ishaq.
According to Ishaq, the aspirants have agreed to abide by the outcome of the party’s democratic process during the nationwide primaries.
“The three cleared presidential aspirants of the Peoples Redemption Party have convened and unanimously agreed to submit their aspirations to the will of our party members during the upcoming primaries scheduled for May 25 across all parts of the country,” he said.
The party stated that the conduct of the aspirants demonstrates the PRP’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency and consensus-building ahead of the elections.
Ishaq noted that the party is determined to organise free, fair and credible primaries for all aspirants contesting various elective positions across the country.
“The PRP takes pride in the calibre of its aspirants, whose dedication to democratic principles and commitment to teamwork have further strengthened our party.
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“We are committed to conducting credible, transparent and free primaries involving over 260 aspirants contesting for various elective offices, especially in cases where consensus is not achievable,” he added.
The PRP also reaffirmed its resolve to uphold democratic values and ensure a level playing field for all contestants and party members.
Founded on the political ideology of late northern politician , the PRP has in recent months stepped up efforts to reposition itself ahead of the elections by attracting new members and expanding its political base nationwide.
