Even with over N21bn in its kitty, the Peoples Democratic Party is still looking for an extra N500m for its presidential campaign.
Towards this, the party has mandated an online group, known as PDP Social Media Group, to raise the money before the end of the ongoing campaign.
The Chairman of the PDP Fund-raising Committee, Prof. Jerry Gana, gave the approval to the group to raise the money which will come to the purse of the committee.
The National Coordinator of the PDP Social Media Group saddled with the responsibility of raising the fund, Mr. Michael Okorie, stated this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday.
Okorie defended the raising of the fund, saying it was meant to avail ordinary Nigerians the opportunity to contribute to the election of the President.
This, he said, would enable them to have a say if the President wins the February 14 presidential election.
“The donation provides an opportunity for Nigerians to take ownership of the re-election of Mr. President by donating any amount they can afford,” Okorie said.
The donation, he said, was in support of the alleged numerous areas that he said had improved the lives of Nigerians.
Okorie said, “Based on the achievements of President Jonathan in numerous areas that have improved on the lives of Nigerian masses, we at PDP Social Media Group, under the mandate of the Directorate of Contact and Mobilisation of the Presidential Campaign Organisation, are mobilising Nigerian masses, to donate in support of his re-election.
“We are pleased to announce that Nigerians are already donating in support of the re-election of Mr. President via our donation/pledge forms, direct deposit into approved bank accounts and online donations.
“We are targeting N500m. The donation is being done under the mandate of the PDP and the account is being managed by the party.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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They are rogues and will not stop ripping us.
ReplyDeleteA very stupid reason from the most stupid group of people asking for any one's contribution towards someone's re-election.
ReplyDeleteWhat rubbish?where did these people keep their God-given conscience?
ReplyDeletedid they ask u wretched things for the money? why drink panadol for another people's headache?
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