Enugu: PDP Reacts, Debunks Denying Senator Utazi Right to Purchase Nomination FormYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enugu state chapter, has debunked claims that Senator Chukwuka Utazi, was denied the right to purchase the expression of interest and nomination forms to re-contest for his senate seat. PM News reports that Utazi who represents Enugu North Senatorial District was denied the form for allegedly insulting the state Vice-Chairman (West) of PDP, Dr Okey Ozoani. Read also 2023: Prominent southwest PDP chieftain warns against open presidential ticket Reacting to the allegations, the Enugu state PDP described the claims as spurious, fake and ridiculous. In a statement signed by the PDP publicity secretary, Mr Jude Ugwu, in Enugu on Sunday, April 10 the party said the claims are the handiwork of a few traducers notorious for their street-level mendacities. Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Part of the statement reads: Stakeholders of the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were thrown into disarray as some suspected hoodlums invaded the party’s meetings in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State. It was reported that the suspected hoodlums unleashed mayhem as they launched a vicious attack that led to several injuries. Read also Pandemonium as suspected hoodlums invade PDP stakeholders forum in Enugu Legit.ng gathered that the attack left the Chinedu Okwu badly hurt, a lawmaker representing Aninri state constituency in the House of Assembly. Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Ayu on Friday, December 10, demanded that the APC began to prepare its handover notes. The former Senate president made the remark in his inaugural speech at the Abuja International Conference Centre. Ayu was inaugurated along with other newly elected members of the main opposition party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The new PDP boss speaking further listed the damages the ruling party had caused to the country. He noted that the APC made Nigeria the poverty capital of the world after inheriting the fastest growing economy in Africa. While noting that a small group of individuals in the ruling party should not be allowed to continue to destroy Nigeria, adding that the PDP would make Nigeria the focus of development. Source: Legit.ng The leadership of the PDP in Enugu state has reacted to the sale of nomination form issue between Sen. Chukwuka Utazi and the party's major stakeholder The party in a statement signed by its state publicity secretary, described the reports as false and untrue while noting that such claims are the handiwork of mischievous fellows Meanwhile, the party went further to commend the good qualities of the Senator whom it noted has contributed to the immense growth and progress of the party from its inception Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Legit.ng Legit.ng “Those who are pandering to these mischievous spins are unnecessarily muddying the waters."