LETTER TO MY PEOPLE
I write to
formally inform you of my decision to quit APGA. Let me assure you that it was
not a decision that came easy because, entangled with political considerations
was the huge emotional burden arising from the special relationship I have
cultivated with the ordinary struggling people who populace APGA. But it is
precisely for them and in their interest that I make this move.
I have looked at
the political landscape, the unfolding formations and the interplay of forces
nationally and decided that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would present a
more assured avenue through which I could continue to advance the interests of
the hard-working, courageous people of my constituency.
I return to the
PDP in the interest of the common people who I represent in APGA; in the
interest of my whole constituency, Owerri Senatorial Zone; and indeed in the
interest of the whole State.
In these tumultuous
days, it is in their best interest that I return to a platform that will
position me to be part of the important conversations and events unfolding in
the effort to shape a new Nigeria society.
APGA has been
mired in internal crises and litigations that have drained its energies,
resources and focus. The rare historical break-through we enjoyed in clinching
the Governorship seat which presented an opportunity to build a stronger party
in the State became a lost dream. The peoples' struggle and victory became an
aborted dream as the chief beneficiary abandoned the party and joined the
Opposition.
I have worked
hard, invested more to restore hope in APGA. When other leaders left, I stayed
back as the steadying force in Imo APGA. I have been the one dealing with the
anxieties and morale problems of party people resulting from the intractable
leadership tussles. But I have looked at the political landscape and seen the
stormy weather gathering and I know that the future depends on forging creative
alliances that will give the people real value for governance.
Therefore, I
move in the interest of the people.
_______________
Senator Chris
N.D. Anyanwu (MFR)
Imo East
Senatorial District.
(Tuesday,
February 18, 2014)
Well spoken, bt did u consult wit ur ppl b4 u move?
ReplyDeleteWell done madam Chris Anyanwu. At least you recognised the fact that some people elected you to represent them, hence your letter to formally inform them. It shows that you value your people. Many senators, rep remembers and other public office holders have defected without any recourse to their electorate - No letter, no apology, no explanation, no reason other than selfish reasons and no consultations whatsoever! But here you are behaving differently. If your defection is truly for the benefit of your constituency and Imo people in general as you explained, all well and good. At least you have recognised your constituency by offering an explanation even though you have taken the action before informing us. Thank you and all the best. Ndi Imo kwenu! Kwezuonu!! Imo nu n'aka Chukwu. Long life Imo state! Long life Nigeria!!
ReplyDeleteThe love we have for u still remain fame! As u have to join the moving train...were your future could be clearer! Ur reasons have been acepted;___---long live APGA....
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