The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapters of  Kebbi and Katsina on Sunday, endorsed Chief Raymond Dokpesi for National Chairman of the party ahead of the Party’s national convention, scheduled for August 17, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Meanwhile, the former governor of Sokoto state, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa avowed to mobilise leaders from the North West region to support Dokpesi at the convention.

Bafarawa stated this when he hosted Dokpesi and his campaign team in Sokoto.

In a statement released by the media team of Raymond Dokpesi Campaign Organisation, Dokpesi said if he becomes the next National Chairman, he would ensure that power remains in the North in 2019.

According to his promise, “the position would be opened to all the three zones in the North and there will be a level playing field for all.”

It will be recalled that Dokpesi’s first endorsement came from Katsina after he met with delegates and party leaders at the party secretariat in Katsina. A total of 117 delegates from Katsina are expected to vote at the convention in Port Harcourt; making it the largest contingent across the country.

More so, the State Chairman, Salishu Magigari, expressed confidence in Dokpesi’s quality; pointing out that his competence and ability to lift the party to greater height is not in doubt.

After seeking and begging for the votes of his party members in Kebbi state, Dokpesi got a second endorsement from his party.

“I’ve come to beg you. I’ve come to plead with you to please allow me to be chairman of our great party. I have no godfather. The delegates and the people are my godfather and godmother,” he said.

Dokpesi told the delegates that he depends greatly on their support; restating his earlier pledge to use the mandate freely given to him to ensure that power remains in the North in 2019.

He said the contest is about the survival of PDP and about making sure that Presidency stays in the North and returned to PDP in 2019.

 “I pledge that if you make me the National Chairman of our party, I will ensure that the decision of the party zoning Presidency to the North is upheld”

 “I’ll work with you; and I’ll stand by you to defend the mandate you freely give”, he said.

Former Speaker Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hassan Mohammed Shalla hence responded with an assurance to give Dokpesi maximum support.

In Shalla’s words, “We all endorse your request. We don’t betray anybody here. We’re always sincere and frank. If we’re not in your support, you will not see us here.”

Also, the State Chairman, Musa Ibrahim Danillela reaffirmed Dokpesi’s endorsement.

He however advised Dokpesi to avoid imposition and impunity when he becomes National Chairman.

Dokpesi has so far visited 32 states.