BEVERLY HILLS, April 21, (THEWILL) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has restored its official Twitter handle, @PDPNigeria, just less than 48 hours after it announced an initial shut down.
The PDP, in a statement signed by Chinwe Nnorom, Head of Publicity Division, explained that the party decided to restore the account because Nigerians were already familiar with the old handle.
“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,” the statement read.
“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,.
“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.”
Story by David Oputah
