Ahead of the national convention, one of the aspirants for the chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi has denied report that he has stepped down for Lagos politician, Chief Olabode George.

Speaking through his media aid, Dokpesi said he has no intention of stepping down for anyone, as he is busy meeting with delegates across the the country. “High Chief Dokpesi is busy meeting the delegates and outlining his programmes for the reformation and rebuilding of the PDP.

He is not considering stepping down for anyone as he is widely accepted by delegates across the country. He remains the candidate to beat”. The aid maintained that Dokpesi has visited sixteen states and will visit the remaining twenty states and the FCT before the August convention. ”

 As at noon of Saturday, 30th July, we have visited all the states in the Southern region, except Ekiti, which we are heading to now.

We will be meeting delegates from the Northern region as from Sunday so High Chief Dokpesi is committed to the campaign and he is confident that he will win by the grace of God and the support of the delegates,” remarked the aid.