Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie
Ikpeazu, has applauded various political parties in Abia State for their keen
interest in the upcoming local government election slated for December 17,
2016.
The Governor particularly commended
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state for conducting a largely
peaceful primaries across the state and urges winners and losers to continue to
conduct themselves peacefully.
The Governor who also received
information on skirmishes witnessed at some locations condemns all acts of
violence, regardless of the reason, as the party (PDP) has structures in place
for those who feel aggrieved to appeal the outcome of the primaries.
It is important to note that for
many years the state has not conducted polls to elect officials at the third
tier of government and many have waited for the opportunity to put themselves
up for election. Also, as the dominant and ruling party in Abia, the interest
of aspirants to vie on the PDP platform is not strange. This was exactly what
informed the decision of the governor to approve the conduct of local
government elections as well as maintain absolute neutrality in the contests to
select PDP candidates.
Deepening democracy at the local government
level is very important in ensuring accelerated even development across the
state as well as spread democratic participation and dividends.
The Governor did not endorse any
aspirant, as their was no reason for such. Therefore, any claim to such
endorsement is false. The Governor will only endorse dully nominated party
candidates presented by the PDP. He is bent on providing a level playing ground
for all participants in the elections.
The Governor wishes to assure all
Abians that he will do everything in his power to ensure the conduct of a free
and fair local government poll on the 17th of December 2016.
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