PDP primaries: Chairman calls for peaceful exercise

Joel Oladele, Abuja

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi state, Barr Silas Onu has urged party faithful across the state to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship in the conduct of the exercise.

In a statement issued ahead of the party primaries which begins with the election of candidates for the state House of Assembly and Representatives on Saturday (May 22, 2022), Barr. Onu revealed that the House of Assembly and Representatives primaries will now hold on Sunday 22nd May, 2022 with House of Assembly coming first in the morning and House of Representatives by 3pm.

He urged party men and women to comply with the rules of the game.

Olu said, “The Party has clear guidelines and rules for the exercises. Every aspirant should be guided by the processes. The party will not compromise any of the rules.”

He counselled delegates to the congresses and conventions to consider the integrity and past accomplishments of aspirants in order to make informed choice of candidates for the elections.

“In making your decisions, consider the interest of the people. Politics is a conveyor belt to serve humanity. The greater interest of our people is paramount.”

Olu further cautioned against politics of acrimony, bitterness or violence adding, “See politics like a sporting competition. If you don’t win today, you can win tomorrow.”

He also emphasised that only accredited delegates will be granted access to the venues of the primaries.

On his part, he assured of a level playing field for all aspirants, saying whoever emerges from the open and transparent elections must be the choice of the people.

He, however, urged aspirants and their supporters alike to refrain from combative or inflammatory statements to avoid unnecessary provocation, even as he expressed confidence that the party will produce the best candidates for the elections in 2023.