Anambra Guber: PDP backs Nwoye’s suit challenging result

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, has said that its National Working Committee (NWC) is in total support of the suit filed by its candidate, Tony Nwoye, in the November 16, 2013 Anambra governorship election, challenging the result of the poll.

PDP chairman, Bamanga Tukur, restated the commitment of the NWC to abide by laid-down electoral processes and the rule of law which forms the fulcrum of the party’s participation in elections across the country. The decision was made known in a statement by the party’s spokesperson, Olisa Metuh, in Abuja.

Metuh described Nwoye’s action as a “step in the right direction and an acceptance of the directive of the NWC earlier communicated to him to pursue the mandate in accordance with established democratic procedures and..............

rules”.

“The PDP is totally committed to democracy and electoral processes as stipulated by the constitution and laws of our land. This explains why we remained steadfast to the processes outlined for the Anambra governorship election and the reason for our earlier stand and directive to our candidate and members to participate in the Supplementary Election as directed by INEC.

“As a party committed to strengthening the institution of democracy, we believe that due process must be followed at all times to allow the laws and electoral rules run their full courses without any interruption. It is in this regard that we commend our candidate for conforming with the ideals of our great party in seeking redress at the right time and through the appropriate democratic channel,” Metuh said.

Expressing optimism that “justice will prevail at the end of the day,” Metuh said the PDP “remains impressed by Nwoye’s credible outing, resilience and grass root appeal which brought him to the forefront in the race despite having only two weeks to campaign.”

Tony Nwoye is challenging the results of the polls in court.

He therefore charged all PDP members to close ranks and remain focused in supporting the party and the candidate.

The party also urged the people of Anambra State to “continue to resist attempts by the APC to turn the state into a theatre of violence and bloodshed typical of desperate politicians and bad losers who do not have the interest of the people at heart.”

Metuh further observed that the Anambra election and others so far conducted have shown that the PDP is still the pre-eminent party with genuine followership across the country irrespective of its challenges and the heinous designs by enemies of democracy to weaken its support base.

Noting that it remains the only party committed to national interest and unity, the PDP said it will continue to uphold the principles of justice and equity and ensure good governance for the welfare, prosperity and happiness of all Nigerians across board.

Source:The Nigerian Telegraph