Politics
37,874 opposition members defect to PDP in Akwa Ibom
On Friday, March 22, 2024, a total of 37,874 individuals from opposition parties in Akwa Ibom State officially joined the state’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. These defectors encompassed members from various political entities including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Young Progressives Party (YPP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), among others.
Representing the defectors, former state secretary of the APC, Nkereuwem Enyong Ekere, and Emmanuel Uko Etteh of the YPP expressed their commitment to merging their organizational structures and supporting the PDP.
Welcoming the defectors at the PDP Secretariat in Atan Offot, Uyo, Governor Umo Eno urged them to refrain from disrespecting and attacking leaders, particularly those at the national level. He emphasized the importance of upholding humility, compassion, and respect for constituted authorities, emphasizing that the PDP he leads advocates for such values.
Governor Eno underscored the necessity of fostering an environment of peace, love, and unity for growth and progress to thrive. He encouraged the defectors to integrate their previous structures into the PDP framework to demonstrate sincerity and determination.
Assuring the returnees of equal opportunities within the party and the state, Governor Eno emphasized the inclusivity of the PDP and its capacity to accommodate individuals from all walks of life.
In his welcoming speech, the state PDP chairman, Aniekan Akpan, hailed the reception rally as a significant event, likening it to the monumental rally witnessed in December 2022. He pledged full reintegration of the returnees into the PDP family and affirmed their roles as former leaders within the party.
Akpan assured cooperation and unity among party members to foster the growth of the PDP in the state, noting the returnees’ expression of confidence in Governor Umo Eno’s administration, which had achieved notable milestones within nine months.
He mentioned that comprehensive data had been compiled to substantiate the figures presented, detailing the origin of the returnees from various units, wards, and local government areas.
Explaining the collaboration with the governor’s political adviser, Prince Godwin Ntukude, Akpan highlighted that over 37,000 individuals from other political affiliations had indicated their willingness to rejoin the PDP.
Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga, has officially stepped down from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ogbaga, who represented the Abakiliki/lsu federal constituency of Ebonyi State from 1999 to 2023, made this announcement through a resignation letter dated April 24, 2024. The letter was addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Anmegu Enyigba ward and was also sent to the local government area (LGA) and state chairmen of the party.
In his resignation letter, Ogbaga stated, “I am writing to officially inform you of my resignation from the PDP. After careful evaluation and consideration of the current political climate within the party, I have decided to take a step back. Since 1998, I have remained a steadfast member of the PDP, contributing significantly to its growth with unwavering dedication and support.”
He emphasized that his decision to resign was personal and expressed gratitude for the leadership and support he received within the party. Ogbaga concluded his letter by wishing the PDP well in its future endeavors.
The Forum of All Progressives Congress State Chairmen has expressed full support for the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, by passing a vote of confidence in him.
A delegation comprising 37 state party chairmen asserted that there was an attempted coup to oust Ganduje from his position as APC National Chairman, but it was unsuccessful.
This declaration was made during a solidarity visit to the party’s secretariat in Abuja, where they reaffirmed their loyalty to Ganduje.
The acting chairman of the forum and Lagos APC chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, stated that they stand firmly behind Ganduje and are prepared to defend him against any external threats.
“We want to assure you that you remain the leader of our party. The individuals who announced your removal were not recognized members of the party to begin with. We will not allow you to face the same embarrassment as former chairmen of the party.”
“What they attempted was akin to a coup, but their efforts have been thwarted. Our presence here signifies our unwavering support for you at all times,” he emphasized.
Following the inability of the Southeast governors to conduct Local Government elections in their respective States, the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened a legal action against them if the situation remains the same in the next 60 days.
National Vice Chairman of the party, Southeast zone,Chilos Godsent disclosed this in a communiqué he released to newsmen after the 2024 annual zonal retreat of the party held at Awka, Anambra State.
ADC also requested the governors to “reconstitute fund and mandate the respective State Independent Electoral Commission to publish the timetable for Local Government Council Election in their respective states.
Godsent argued that the non existence of Democratic Local Government system violates Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. (Daily Sun)
CREDIT: News Express
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