BY VICTOR NWEGEDE
Dr Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh.
Dr Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, the 2023 Ebonyi state governorhip aspirant under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022, on Friday 25 February 2022.
Ezeh who made the commendation in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Abakaliki, described the newly signed electoral acts by Mr President as a total victory to Nigeria democracy and a return of power to the people in the country.
The state governorship hopeful also commended the civil society organisations, CSOs) and all Nigerians on the signed electoral acts and emphasized that "the contentious clause 84(12) is the type of push back we need in order to secure our electoral space."
He said: "Going forward, and as much as it is painful that we have to fight for everything positive to happen in Nigeria, we must not tire but normalise the fact that Democracy is a continuous work in progress. We must never again let our eyes off the ball."
He further stated: "The signing of this electoral act amendment bill provides an opportunity for us to be part of the efforts to build a New Nigeria by voting credible leaders to power because our vote will truly count in the next general election 2023.
"This is a step towards the conduct of credible elections as the electoral umpire, the political parties, aspirants and other critical stakeholders have a legal document to guide them.
"I would like to urge and encourage all Eligible voter's in Ebonyi State to get their PVC ready and those who have not got their PVC to go register and collect their PVC.
"Our PVC remains the sure way to vote out bad governance and build a better future for our dear state. As I'm committed to Recover, Rebuild and Restore the dignity of Ndi Ebonyi in order to actualise the dreams of our founding fathers.
"2023 is another opportunity to right the wrongs we made in the past. The professional and indeed every progressive should get into the political field of play. This is our time.
"I also wish to commend INEC leadership for their determination to give Nigerians an improved electoral system."
