PDP alert members of activities of impostors

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said the PDP in the state is very strong and intact, calling on all genuine members to be wary of the antics of a handful of persons who proclaim to be members of the party, but in reality, they are out to destroy the PDP in the South South region and across the country. 

Edo State Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee, Dr. Tony Azeigbemi made the remarks during a stakeholders meeting in Benin City on Thursday. 

Azeigbemi said the party has remained focused on reclaiming its mandate after it was stolen from Asue Ighodalo by the ruling party and would not be distracted with the scheming by enemies from both outside and within.

Speaking, Chief Tom Ikimi, who lauded the commitment of genuine party members, said the only way forward for the country now is the survival of PDP and urged all and sundry to rally round for the main opposition party in the country.

Ikimi noted that the APC was hijacked by some forces who are not working for the interest of Nigerians, but desperately working to destroy the PDP, saying “the only way for the country is the survival of the PDP.

“My assessment is that the APC was hijacked by some forces and converted into a structure that was not of the best interest of our nation. We are all witnesses of their operations so far and indeed the disaster that we are going through. That party is now a collection of people possessing only personal interests. 

In his own submission, Chris Nehikhare, the Publicity Secretary of the Caretaker Committee, asserted that “we have a responsibility to the young men and women across Edo State and across the nation who are looking to our party as a platform for leadership, service, and transformation.

“Some of them are preparing to contest for seats in the House of Assembly, the National Assembly, and other key positions. We owe them a party that is viable, united, and forward-looking.

“We also owe the people of Edo State something profound: a strong and purposeful opposition. One that can speak truth to power. One that can hold the ruling party accountable. One that will ensure the voices of the people are not drowned out by complacency or one-party dominance.”