…let’s keep our eyes on the ball
…Edo First
Mr. Chris Nehikhare, the Edo State Publicity Secretary of the Peooles Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised the behaviour of some of its Party members in the state yesterday. This information was contained in a public service announcement signed by State Publicity Secretary of the party. Find below full text of the announcement:
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State is constrained to react to the undemocratic, unconstitutional, unacceptable and regrettable behavior of some of its members yesterday.
We wish to state without equivocation that PDP being an organized and democratic Party is governed by a constitution and all its members are encouraged to get a copy and get acquainted with its content.
Our party views very seriously the issues of suspensions of its members and elected officials. The method used in the removal of party leaders, officials and members is also clearly spelt out.
Consequently, the events that purportedly occurred in Egor Local government on Tuesday, 18 May, 2021 whereby a group of people, without the backing of the constitution and therefore unknown to the party constitution, reportedly broke in and took over the Secretariat, and suspended or removed the Egor Local Government party Chairman and the party Secretary, is null and void.
Chief Manfred Ekundayo Idehen and Mr. Moses Godwin Osarunmwense remain the Chairman and Secretary respectively.
Edo PDP is a peaceful, united and vibrant political party where dialogue is our watchword. We encourage political engagements and contestations which must be guided by the tenets of our constitution. We however frown at political indiscipline that brings disrepute to our brand.
As a party in government we must live and operate by example. We must be seen to follow due process, abide by the rule of law and always be conscious of the message we send to the general public especially the voting population at all times. We are answerable to them!
We must highlight and boastfully report the successes of our Governor and Government. Issues of interest to a larger proportion of our people, like the employment schemes going on, revamping and resetting of the state civil service, the prompt and uninterrupted payments of salaries and pensions, the Gelegele seaport construction, numerous roads’ construction, AAU resetting, the COVID-19 pandemic successes recorded, the successful hosting of the National Sports Festival that has been described as the most successful ever and of course the relatively peaceful and secure state Edo has become. These are the things Edo people are interested in. These are some of the reasons we are in government.
I appeal to our members across the state to keep their eyes on the ball. Do not be distracted.
#EdoFirst
#EdoMustMoveForward
Signed
Chris Osa Nehikhare
SPS PDP EDO STATE
