- The Dominant Group of Labour Party (LP) in Kogi State has chosen Senator Dino Melaye from the PDP as its candidate.
- On November 3, a comprehensive consultation was conducted to make the decision to adopt Melaye.
As its candidate for the Kogi State governorship election on November 11, the Labour Party has endorsed Senator Dino Melaye of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
WITHIN NIGERIA sighted that Melaye announced the news on his X (formerly Twitter) profile on Friday. He stated that the partnership aimed to free Kogi State from the oppressive regime of Governor Yahaya Bello, which was run by the APC.
“After a wide consultation and in the interest of our dear State, the Labour Party on this day has resolved to adopt the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Dino Melaye as its candidate for the November 11th Kogi State Governorship Election,” Melaye said.
Melaye will face off against other candidates, including Ahmed Ododo of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
*JOINT PRESS STATEMENT OF PDP AND LABOUR PARTY.*
Gentlemen of the press, we are pleased to announce to you that history has been made today, the 4th November, 2023. It is a history to salvage our dear state, Kogi and remove the darkness that have bewildered our state for over… pic.twitter.com/hZuiNmU6g9
— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@_dinomelaye) November 3, 2023