The Peoples Democratic Party has restored its official Twitter account – @PdpNigeria.
This development is coming about 24 hours after the opposition party disowned the Twitter account which has been in existence since April 2012.
Head of PDP Publicity Division, Chinwe Nnorom, made the announcement in a statement on the PDP’s Facebook page.
The statement was titled – ‘Re: Shutting Down of PDP official Twitter handle Account @PDPNigeria’.
It reads: “Following the release of yesterday on the above subject, we have received reactions from some of our teeming members and supporters who are already familiar with the platform.”
“In view of the above, we have taken steps today to address the issues surrounding the Twitter handle. Consequently, in view of the National Working Committee (NWC)’s decision this afternoon, the National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh re-directed me to open the official twitter handle, @PDPNigeria.”
The handle @PDPNigeria which is the official platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is hereby re-opened, please. We regret any inconveniences the temporary shutdown may have caused our members, supporters and the general public. Thank you”.