South –South politicians on Wednesday expressed gratitude to President
Muhammadu Buhari for placing Nigeria on the world map for good. They
also thanked him for running a transparent and accountable government.
“Buhari has performed excellently to the envy of his foes” the
leaders, under the aegis of the Politicians and Political Office
Holders in the South-South (PPOHSS), said.
In a statement issued in Port Harcourt by the National Chairman of
PPOHSS, Chief Julius Ikuru, the leaders also eulogized the national
chairman of the All Progressives Party (APC), Chief John Odigie Oyegun
for being above board in the discharge of his duties.
They not only praised Oyegun for elevating politics beyond the mundane
levels of wrangling, greed and selfishness but commended him for his
commitment to principles in the practice of politics, the rule of law
and the best democratic tradition of fairness and justice.
The leaders dismissed the allegation of forgery, describing a
self-acclaimed APC House of Representatives Candidate, Chief
Christopher Anirah and his backers in Delta State as unscrupulous
politicians.
“The allegation of forgery is wide off the mark and misconceived. It
is also extremely contradictory in a number of areas, thus exposing
the high level of ignorance and wickedness of Anirah and his PDP
sponsors.
The leaders also lauded the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase
for not yielding to calculated lies.
They appealed to journalists to protect Oyegun from undue harassment
by self-seeking elements whose stock in trade is to hide under the
banner of the media to bring down their imaginary or perceived
opponents.
“Leaders at whatever level must demonstrate a certain degree of
decency and exemplary conduct. Desperate politicians, those without
ideas and popular goodwill are running away from real issues and
resorting to character assassination and personal abuse.
The leaders advised APC members in Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie Federal
Constituency in Delta State to show Anirah the way out of the party.
The leaders who also affirmed their total support to Oyegun on his
quest to develop the party in the zone, urged him to keep up the good
works, irrespective of the antics of some detractors who peddle false
stories about the party. ”
“We have a national chairman with a listening ear. We have a chairman
that is committed to the development of the party. We have a chairman
that is providing responsible, accountable and transparent leadership
to the people. The avenue of peaceful dialogue is still available to
members.
““APC is on a mission to change this country. Oyegun is administering
the party, with the fear of God and for the good of the people. He
believes in merit” the statement said.
The leaders also expressed their condolences to the people of Bayelsa
on the death of the immediate past Chairman of the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) in the state, Col. Sam Inokoba
“Bayelsa has today lost one of its most motivating leaders. Col. Sam
Inokoba was not merely a political leader but a role model and an
ideal politician.
“Everything about him was positive. He thought well, he had positive
ideas. His contribution as a politician was unparalleled. He has left
a void for all of us” the leaders who described the late politician as
the people’s chairman said.
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