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Raymond Dokpesi, chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says Bode George, another aspirant for the same position, is capable of leading the opposition party.

Speaking at a dinner hosted in his Abuja residence, Dokpesi described George as “eminently qualified and capable of providing leadership to PDP”.

He said the meeting was to assure Nigerians that the aspirants are all new generation of politicians, who believe in the unity and stability of the country and the party

The Daar Communications founder also said the aspirants reassured party members that the December 9 national elective convention will be peaceful, adding that all the aspirants were brothers, who have been in a good relationship for over 30 years.

“I thought I made a clear statement at the occasion of Chief Bode George’s campaign inauguration that he is our leader and he is eminently qualified and capable of providing leadership to PDP,” Dokpesi said.

“You may not be aware that I was also at Prof. Tunde Adeniran’s campaign office and I will also be at Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s office.”

Present at the dinner were Taoheed Adedoja, former sports and special duties minister, Jimi Agbaje, PDP candidate in the 2015 Lagos governorship election, Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Ogun state.

Daniel, who spoke on behalf of other aspirants, told journalists that the election “is not ‘a-do-or-die’ affair. It is a family affair”.

Asked if the aspirants were leaning towards a consensus candidate, Daniel said there was nothing impossible, especially where there were “people of like minds”.

He added: “I have told you the hype is from the media. Even on the podium on the Dec. 9 some people may for some reasons want to step down. It has happened before.”