Gov. Amaechi |
This is definitely not the best of time for the embattled Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi.
Information filtering into SHOWBIZPLUS has it that the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has
lauded the bold step taken by the Chief Whip of the State House of Assembly
and member representing Andoni Constituency, Hon Ikuinyi – Owaji Ibani and many
of his colleagues, and party members to remain in PDP, and not to follow Amaechi to the All Progressives Congress, (APC).
Describing the lawmaker’s decision not to be cajoled into the APC
as wise, far-sighted and courageous, the PDP in a statement signed by the
Special Adviser on Media to the State Chairman, Jerry Needam said this has
confirmed that Hon Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani, the Andonis, the entire State
legislators and many others in the state are not happy and willing to leave the
ruling PDP and indeed, cannot be coerced by Amaechi into the APC.
The statement enjoins the few remaining lawmakers, council
chairmen and their councilors and commissioners who are still sitting on the
fence to exhibit same boldness as Hon Owaji to declare their stand without any
fear, advising that it’s simply suicidal to be dragged out of their place of
honour and political relevance into the wilderness for a transient filthy
lucre.
The party, according to the statement is on ground in the state and
cannot be wished away and any member to allow himself or herself to drown with
Gov Amaechi will have no one to blame when the chips are down.
It’s very obvious that Amaechi does not want to go down alone and
has therefore deliberately created a world of make-believe to hoodwink his
victims into believing that his utopian ambition is in their interest and
realizable, the party further noted.
“May we appeal to our esteemed members and PDP faithful in the
State to remain steadfast and shun any attempts to deceive them by Gov Amaechi.
Rivers State is, and remains a PDP State and is better off, and
more protected under our party platform with one of our own, Dr Goodluck
Jonathan as the national leader, and president of the country and by God’s
grace will continue in office after 2015.
This is our prayer and hope. A God-given opportunity, never gotten
on a platter of Gold and which the like of Amaechi want to fritter way but God
forbid”, the party declared.
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