EDO 2024 | PDP Leaders Pass Confidence Vote on Dan Orbih, Urge Members to Queue Behind Him

By Seyi Babalola

Leaders of a critical group within the People’s Democratic Party, under the aegis of Edo North PDP Progressive Leaders Forum, has passed a vote of confidence on Chief’s Dan Orbih’s leadership of the party in the state.

The group also urged members of the party in the state always listen to the PDP strongman for leadership.

The group, in a statement jointly signed by 12 persons, said: “The forum notes with appreciation the staunch and indefatigable position on fundamental issues of integrity and justice for the PDP canvassed by Chief Dan Orbih.”

The leaders added that “The forum further urges all loyal PDP members across Edo North and, indeed, the state to rally round its leader, Chief Dan Orbih, as we approach 2024.”

Condemning a statement issued by former appointees on the state of affairs in the state, the group said: We “Note with grave sadness and apprehension the purported statement issued by a group of former office holders concerning the political situation and imminent governorship elections in Edo State.

“The forum wishes to state that it is in no way supportive of the position held by these ex-office holders who claim to speak on behalf of Edo North Leaders.

“The forum states the need to depart from unproductive matters, that the exigencies of the time demand a firm, honest, collective, progressive, and forward thinking approach as it affects the party.”

We therefore hereby state as follows:

1. The political situation in Edo State fuelled and driven by the Governor can not be allowed to produce the Party’s candidate in the next election.

2. The forum totally condemns the divisive and reckless statements of the Party Chairman, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, which is tantamount to introducing tribal politics into Edo state and thus bringing the PDP into disrepute.

3. The forum further notes that the state Chairman of the Party should, as a matter of honour, resign with immediate effect.

4. The forum agreed unanimously that the candidate of the party must emerge from a democratic process guided by the party’s guidelines.

5. The forum believes in the fundamental democratic right of any aspirant from any part of the state to contest the governorship election.

6. Furthermore, this fundamental right is a constitutional right enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended)

7. The forum states very vigorously that the process must be open to all party members whose contributions and presence in the Party affairs and matters are well documented over several years.

8. The forum notes with appreciation the staunch and indefatigable position on fundamental issues of integrity and justice for the PDP canvassed by Chief Dan Orbih.

9. The forum passed a vote of confidence on the leader of the Party and South-South Chairman of the Party, Chief Dan Orbih.

10. The forum further urges all loyal PDP members across Edo North and, indeed, the state to rally round its leader, Chief Dan Orbih, as we approach 2024.