The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deferred election into the office of its National Secretary, which is occupied by former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola.
Chairman of the Convention Committee Prof Jerry Gana, told reporters yesterday that the decision was in deference to a subsisting court case brought against the party by interested persons in the race.
“For the avoidance of doubt, election into the office of the National Secretary has been deferred until the final determination of a subsisting court case on this matter.
“As soon as the case is concluded, appropriate decisions will be taken in accordance with the directive of the court judgment, when delivered.
“Aspirants who have bought forms to contest for the office of National Secretary shall have their purchase fees refunded accordingly,” Gana said.
The chairman added that President Goodluck Jonathan would deliver a special address to the delegates. National Chairman Bamanga Tukur will open the event, he said.
Inspector General of Police Mohammed Abubakar has ordered adequate security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the mini convention.
He directed the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 7 to take charge of security for the exercise.
Force spokesman Frank Mba added that the IGP issued operational orders to the Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Mr. Femi Ogunbayode.
“The IGP has equally directed the deployment of personnel of the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter-Terrorist Unit (CTU), Anti-Bomb Squad and the Police Air Wing for aerial patrol.
“In addition, personnel of the Canine section and special operatives of the FIB are to be deployed for the operation. The AIG Zone 7 has been directed to personally take charge of the entire operation, to guarantee a seamless command and control of the exercise.”
All routes leading to the Eagle Square venue of the convention are to be barricaded and traffic diverted from 4.00pm today, the police said.
The affected areas are: Ahmadu Bello Way Flyover, Benue Plaza Road, Ministry of Finance junction, Bullet junction, Bayelsa House junction and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Flyover.
“In view of this development, all commuters, motorists and the public are strongly advised to utilise alternate routes for the duration of the Convention. Affected routes will be reopened to traffic and the public as soon as the Convention activities are over.
“It is the further advice of the IGP that persons who are not part of the Convention should, in the interest of public safety, avoid the venue of the Convention, as Police operatives have been instructed to restrain all intruders or trespassers, irrespective of status or placement.
“The IGP strongly solicits the understanding and cooperation of the public in assisting the Police and other security agencies in ensuring a peaceful, safe and secure Convention, as part of conscious efforts by all citizens to nurture our democracy and national growth,” the police statement added.
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