Remain in PDP, stop political prostitution, A’Ibom chieftain tells constituents
A governorship aspirant in the May 25 primary election in Akwa Ibom State, Mr James Iniama, has urged his constituents in Itu Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State, to remain steadfast with the Peoples Democratic Party and stop what he called “political prostitution,” saying PDP remains the best alternative.
Iniama said this on Saturday, during the zonal stakeholders meeting of East Itam North, in the presence of the House of Representatives candidate for Itu Federal Constituency, Barr. Ime Okon.
Iniama stated that the PDP is the only party that would bring the needed change in Nigeria’s democratic system.
The PDP chieftain said that candidates of other parties in the federal constituency were aggrieved politicians who were made in PDP, saying that such persons are looking for power for vengeance and not better governance.
“I called one of my supporters that has not come to me for a while and he told me he was aggrieved and went to YPP, I rebuked him, if anyone needs to be aggrieved I think it should be me. I spent all the money but as a loyal party man, when my party said they have a candidate, I dropped my ambition.
“I don’t think I can consider any other party at this time apart from PDP, all aspirants of those other parties were made in PDP so which of them can I join and as what? As a business man I think of gain in what I do; what will I gain from any of them?
“People are shouting Obidient everywhere, I have traveled the whole Nigeria and I can tell you that there is nothing in Anambra State to suggest that Peter Obi is such a fantastic man for Aso Rock than Atiku Abubakar.
“The quality of visible infrastructure and investments in Anambra State do not tell the story of a government that has understanding of growth and development of a state,” Iniama added.
Iniama, who is also an estate surveyor and valuer, used the opportunity to caution leaders of the PDP in the zone, to evangelise more and follow up with aggrieved constituents to win back their members.
He, however, applauded the Reps candidate for deeming it necessary to meet with the zonal stakeholders, saying the gesture had given moral boost to those campaigning for the party.
Speaking at the event, the state chairman, Foreign Direct Investment Commission, Mr. Gabriel Ukpe, urged party stakeholders in East Itam Northern to mobilise constituents for the victory of PDP in the coming elections, promising that with the PDP, there would be good policies for better economy and living condition in the state and country in general.
In his remarks, the candidate, Barr. Ime Okon, thanked the party elders for the honour to host them, promising better representation at the green chambers of the National Assembly.
“I promise you that I will not look for a third term, I will stick to the two terms tenure that we stated as a federal constituency for peace and unity of the two sister LGAs. I enjoy the support I’m getting from Itu and I promise to reciprocate accordingly,” he added.
The event was attended by political stakeholders of the PDP drawn from the 13 villages that makes up the zone.
