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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appeal panel for Ondo governorship election has cleared Godday Erewa, an aspirant, to contest the ticket of the party in the July 22 primary election.

The panel which sat at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja cleared Erewa of the issues raised by the Yakubu Dogara-led screening panel.

The PDP screening panel had last week disqualified two of the nine aspirants jostling for the party’s ticket ahead of the Ondo governorship election scheduled for October 10.

With Erewa’s clearance, the PDP now has eight aspirants jostling for its ticket.

Erewa, who expressed his appreciation to the leadership of the PDP for allowing the aspirants to contest for the party’s ticket, said it is evidence of the party’s democratic ethos.

He also thanked the members of the appeal panel for looking at his petition with fairness, saying members of the panel “exhibited high level of sincerity by allowing justice to prevail”.

He said he is well positioned to develop and make life better for the people of Ondo State.

“Based on my experience and exposure as a grassroots politician, social crusader and entrepreneur, I am imbued with the wherewithal to drive the desired change by creating new opportunities and platforms that would galvanize the state and place it on a steady path to sustainable socio-economic development. I am poised to leverage on my expertise and knowledge to design thoughtful and effective public policies aimed at improving the lives of citizens of the state,” Erewa said.

The PDP governorship appeal panel was chaired by Gyang Istifanus Dung, with Uzoma Abonta as secretary.

Other members are Dayo Ogungbenro, Austine Umahi, Dan Orbih, GT Kataps, Theophilus Daka Shan, Ibrahim Kazaure, Kola Balogun, Bolanle Ogundiran, Rimafe Swawulu K, Hajiya Hassana Diko, and Christine Akpan.