An Appeal Panel of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the ward congresses election in Edo State has called for a political solution to the crisis in the party.
The panel, headed by Senator Seriake Dickson however, shelved calls for the cancellation of the controversial election.
The panel’s report is dated February 9 was made available to newsmen in Abuja, on Monday.
Some PDP aspirants had kicked against the exercise, saying it was not free and fair.
The panel’s report submitted to the National Working Committee (NWC) acknowledged the petition by nine aggrieved aspirants and confirmed that the results from all 192 wards were signed by only two persons.
The report which was sent through the National Organising Secretary of the party also confirmed that only the chairman of the three-man ward congresses ad hoc committee, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and its Secretary, Mr Paschal Adigwe, signed the results from the ward.
It further observed the complaints of the aspirants that they were not carried along and did not participate in the ward election.
The panel, however, expressed concerns that the party could not afford the cancellation of the election saying that based on Electoral Laws, there would be no time for a fresh election.
The panel further observed that even a fresh election may not be acceptable to other stakeholders.
They, therefore, called for a political solution involving all stakeholders including the Edo governor.
Other members of the panel included Hajia Maryam Inna Ciroma and Dr Akilu Sani Indabawa.
The report of the panel was signed by all three members.
