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Delta State Peoples’ Democratic Party [PDP] Chairman, Barr Kingsley Esiso has condemned the recent orchestration of illegal impeachment moves in Benue State, deploring the repression of the opposition in the country, and describing it as an assault on the nation’s democracy.
Speaking yesterday [31-07-18] in Asaba during the PDP stakeholders’ meeting attended by top government functionaries including Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, National and State Houses of Assembly members, Political office holders and top party stalwarts, Barr. Esiso said it was sad that today the Federal Government has turned the country away from democracy, lamenting that the country was descending into full blown autocracy.
“I feel very sad about what is going on in Benue where eight lawmakers are being orchestrated to impeach a governor. We condemn this. The federal government must not think that the only way to remain in power is to intimidate, and harassment. They have not seen defections yet,” the Delta state PDP chairman said, adding that: “PDP has become the party of choice for Nigerians as the Federal Government through its actions has decided to turn democracy on its head and descended into autocracy, more defections are coming even in Delta State”, he said, adding that the fever is catching up with the opposition in the state.
Chief Esiso informed Party faithful that PDP National Executive Council has approved the process for the Party primaries and National Convention beginning from August through October, 2018.
He stated that there would not be any imposition of candidates for any position, and assured party faithful that there would be free and fair party primaries at all levels.
“As a party, we will conduct free, fair, credible and acceptable primaries, we want to win in every constituency, we will field only popular candidates who will emerge through free fair primaries”.
The party chairman appealed to aspirants to ensure a peaceful violent-free process leading to the primaries stating that aspirants should be sure of their chances before joining the race.
“I want to appeal to you aspirants to check their consciences, analyse yourself. Don’t be carried away. If you know that you cannot make it, don’t buy form. I am appealing to all so that we can conduct a primary that we can manage. Therefore, if you know that you cannot win the primaries, support someone else, Olorogun Esiso stated..
He warned the aspirants to understand that the title of that the title “former aspirant “ is not a criterion for appointment