The Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed Saturday, August 8, 2020 as the new date for its state congress.
A statement by the party’s publicity secretary in the state, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, which disclosed this, said: “The Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, hereby announces that the State Party Congress, earlier suspended as a result of the Corona Virus Pandemic outbreak, will now hold.
“Delegates are specifically advised to comport themselves decently and maintain all COVID-19 mandated guidelines and protocols during the exercise, including social distancing and regular washing of hands. Most importantly, all accredited delegates MUST come with their FACEMASKS, as there is a standing order that ‘No Face Mask, No Entry’ into the venue.
“Kindly note that comprehensive medical advisory and extensive hygienic, public health procedures have been put in place to secure the venue and safeguard all participants before and during the exercise, including the provision of hand sanitisers and enough hand-washing points with liquid soap, to ensure full compliance with the stipulated protocols.”
Osuoza assured party faithful that arrangements have been made to ensure adequate security to ensure a smooth process and forestall any unlikely breaches that may occur.
“COVID-19 is real and we are committed to all efforts to defeat this Corona Virus pandemic. We urge our delegates and indeed all Deltans to always observe the laid down guidelines and directives.”
