One of the presidential aspirants under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze, says he has not been disqualified from the 2023 presidential race.
He also urged those spreading fake news about his disqualification to desist from the act and allow the party appeal committee to make its recommendations on the direction of the primaries billed for May 28,this year.
The presidential hopeful conveyed the clarification in a statement by the Director General of his Campaign Organization, Comrade Eric Oluwole,while addressing support groups on the delayed clearance, the appeal and the party’s position on the matter
Hr said:”There are lots of rumor on social media that Dr Anakwenze, has been disqualified from the presidential race.As Director General of the campaign organization, I don’t have any option than to clear the mind of Nigerians that it was fake news designrf to paint my principal black because of his rising popularity and chance of clinching the ticket to represent the party at the presidential election next year”
He explained that the screening on Friday led by former Senate President, David Mark, went well but that his principal was asked to supply additional documents which were not available immediately during the exercise.
He said the documents were later sorted and presented to the avid Mark led Committee and expressed surprise that it was not admitted,but referred to the Presidential Appeal Committee which should sit after the holidays
“We brought the documents to the appeal with a well articulated statement as was instructed and presented to the appeal panel and after examination asked him to go.
“As at today, there hasn’t been any official communication from the PDP event after their extraordinary NWC meeting on the matter. So all these news about disqualification is absolute nonsense and should be disregarded.
“We urge all supporters to be calm.The campaign Organization will take a critical review and make a strong statement the moment the appeal committee discloses its position on the cleared aspirants”
He reiterated the need for the party’s members to support the aspiration of his principal,saying he has the pedigree,passion and requisite determination to take the nation to greater heights.
