...Commends party's National leadership, electoral committee, delegates
From Victor Nwegede, Abakaliki
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress APC in Ebonyi State has lauded its national body, especially the electoral committee that conducted a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship and the house of Assembly primaries on Thursday in the state.
Ebonyi APC Chairman, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha.
The Ebonyi APC Chairman, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha also appreciated the delegates for placing a premium on the need to sustain the developmental trajectory of the state government by electing credible individuals who are now standard-bearers of the party in the 2023 general elections.
Chief Emegha made this known while interacting with Journalists shortly after Governorship primary at Pa Ngele Oruta township stadium in Abakaliki
In his words " Having crossed this huddle I believe strongly that 2023 General elections will be far better. The delegates have done what is right in the interest of the party and the general public who are counting on us. We have shown we are one united and indivisible entity. One big family. We are delighted with the outcome of the exercise all over the state. It was peaceful, credible and transparent as expected".
" Again, we are talking about building our tomorrow and it is all about the youth. I believe strongly that this is the time for the youths to take their destinies into their hands it is by voting correctly and for the continuity of the transformation already ongoing in Ebonyi State. Today they demonstrated it".
"In all honesty, the Electoral Committee drafted by the national leadership of the party to the state truly delivered on its mandate and we are very much delighted".
The APC Chairman in Ebonyi dismissed the fact that there was a parallel Governorship primary election held in the state.
"There is nothing like a parallel Gubernatorial primary in the Ebonyi. You saw the whole of the panel assigned by the national working committee of the party to conduct this particular exercise. They are all here as you witnessed. The Governorship Electoral Committee Chaired by Prof Emmanuel Adebayo Kehinde did a credible job that will stand the test of time.
The members came with their letters.
Well, you all are here and with what you are seeing, it is enough to tell you that there was nothing like parallel congress anywhere. If it is this APC that is the ruling party in the country, there is no parallel congress it is just this congress".
"For now we cannot see the reason for any member of the APC to go astray but if anyone does, the party will discipline such an individual. Our party is highly coordinated and will not condone disloyalty".
" For Chief Elias Mbam, I called him in the morning and he told me that he wants to travel to Abuja. I asked him not to travel but let's conduct the primary and whoseever that wins, the rest will congratulate and work with the person. I told him that solidarity is key hence sustaining our dominance during the general elections cannot be jeopardised.
"I am very happy because the election came and ended in a peaceful way although it was anticipated. Thanks be to God.
