PDP Accepts Captain Joe Agada’s Withdrawal from Kogi State Chairmanship Race
In a surprising turn of events, Captain Joe Agada has withdrawn from the chairmanship race in Kogi State, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Congress Committee has accepted his decision. According to a statement released by the Head of Media Committee, Comrade Usman Okai Austin, the Congress has accepted Agada’s withdrawal and wished him the best of luck in his future endeavors.
Agada announced his withdrawal from the race on Saturday morning, sparking mixed reactions from party loyalists and critics. In his statement, Okai dismissed Agada’s reasons for withdrawal as "mere excuses" and emphasized that the party will no longer yield to emotional blackmail.
The statement also reiterated that the conduct of the state congress is strictly reserved for the PDP National Working Committee, not a caretaker committee under Senator Danjuma Lah. Okai described Agada’s earlier expectation to be announced unopposed as "outdated and anti-democratic."
Despite Agada’s withdrawal, the party remains committed to ensuring free and fair processes in all its democratic activities. Earlier, the party had assured its members and the public of a smooth and successful state congress scheduled for Saturday, with all necessary arrangements made to ensure the congress is both free and fair, meeting all legal and constitutional requirements.
As the party gears up for the state congress, it remains to be seen what impact Agada’s withdrawal will have on the outcome of the elections. However, the PDP’s commitment to free and fair processes is a promising sign for party members and the wider public.
