There is confusion in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State, as the party has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to withdraw Dr Jasper Uche as its deputy governorship candidate in the March 11 gubernatorial poll.
PDP in a letter jointly signed by its National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu; and Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, re-affirmed Hon. Okey Igwe as it authentic deputy governorship candidate.
According to the letter dated February 20, 2023, Uche’s name was submitted to the electoral umpire by error.
The letter made available to our correspondent read in part: “Following the death of Professor Uche Ikonne, the party conducted a fresh primary election wherein Ahiwe Okechuku Ambrose emerged the winner.
“However, in submitting the name of Ahiwe Okechukwu Ambrose to the commission as Abia governorship candidate, the party mistakenly and inadvertently submitted the name of Uche Chidiebube Jasper as its deputy governorship candidate.
“By this letter, the party hereby affirms that Igwe Philip Okey, remains the party deputy governorship candidate for Abia State in the forthcoming election.
“The name of Uche Chidiebube Jasper mistakenly forwarded to the party on the 10th of February, 2023, should be disregarded.
“Please note that the particulars of Igwe Philip Okey earlier submitted to the commission remain valid, and should be acted upon by the commission.”
