PDP Guber Aspirant, Umar Ardo Withdraws From PDP Primaries In Adamawa

A gubernatorial hopefuls on the banner of the main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa state, Dr. Umar Ardo have withdrawn from the contest amidst accusations of irregularities.

In a press statement issued in  Yola, Ardo said:  ” The guidelines for the conduct of the exercise have been deliberately flaunted as a large number of statutory delegates were removed and duly elected AD HOC delegates and ward Executives were whimsically changed.

“Under these circumstances I think it is best to maintain my personal and political integrity and withdraw from the race. There is no point pursing a cause in which justice, equity and honesty are ignobly compromised “. Ardo said.

Read Full Statement Below

WITHDRAWAL FROM ADAMAWA STATE GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARIES

Having keenly participated in the process of contesting the gubernatorial primary election, I have inevitably concluded, rather painfully, that the entire exercise is not worth continuing.

Among many other irregularities, the guidelines for the conduct of the exercise have been scornfully flaunted as a large number of statutory delegates were removed and duly elected AD HOC delegates and Ward Executives changed.

Against the provisions of the law, none of the Aspirants is formally availed the Delegate List up to this moment when accreditation of delegates is almost complete. In addition, the exercise has been heavily monetized as aspirants pay as high as five million naira per Ward. Virtually no rule guides the exercise!

Under these circumstances I think it is best to keep my personal and political integrity intact and withdraw from the race. There is no point pursuing a cause in which justice, equity, honesty and rule of law are ignobly compromised. Consequently, I have withdrawn from the contest.

Dr. Umar Ardo

(PDP Guber Aspirant)