The former Senate President and representative of the Southeast zone in the national caretaker committee of the APC, Mr. Ken Nnamani, has cautioned its party faithfuls against fomenting in house crisis
stating that the Apc in Enugu spends so much money, time and energy attacking oneselves more than they do to their opponents.
Nnamani stated this on friday in a meeting between the party stakeholders and Congress Committee while reasuring peace and calmness amid fears that the materials meant for the Saturday ward Congress of the party have been hijacked
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He lamented on the endless bickering in the party, stating that the Congress “is supposed to be a family affair, but people are always running to the press, I don’t know what press can do for you “.
He stressed on the importance of tomorrow assignment, stating that “the ward, polling unit is the bedrock of the party.
Nnamani lauded the chairman of the party in the State, Dr. Ben Nwoye for the growth the party had recorded and for the influx of members under his leadership.
Meanwhile Earlier in the meeting, the Chairman of the Congress committee, Mr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu had cleared the air on the alleged hijack of election materials stating that the process would not be hijacked by anyone.
“I am here in person, we have heard rumours that we have been hijacked but it is part of politics, it could be part of strategy.
“We are here to conduct credible exercise, all the materials are here, nothing was hijacked.
“We had initial challenges, had to wait for materials, we stayed back and got all the materials. I want to assure you that the men involved, the members of this Committee are not those that can be compromised or influenced,” he assured.
Also speaking, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama said there was the need for unity of purpose among members.
Onyeama noted that, “democracy is very important, we have to strengthen it. Ultimately, democracy and governance is about the people, not about me, not about Ken Nnamani, not about Sullivan Chime, it is about the people.
“We assure you that we will do everything possible to make the assignment of the committee worthwhile and successful.
“I urge us, whatever water that has passed under the bridge, we are one Enugu people, we have to eschew pride and selfishness. We should stand for peaceful process, we will all be the winners, our children and grandchildren.”
Similarly, former Governor Sullivan Chine expressed the hope that “tomorrow, we will see very transparent, credible congress.
“This party must move forward. I urge all :ur members, this should not be a do or die affair.”
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