Why Ihedioha Withdrew from PDP Guber Primary.

By Eminent Reporters
Mar 28, 2023

Afrontline contester of People’s Democratic Party Governorship Primary and former Governor of Imo State; H.E. Emeka Ihedioha has withdrawn from contesting the Primary.

Ihedioha made this known through a letter he personally signed and submitted to the office of the National Chairman.

In his letter, the former deputy speaker stated that he decided to withdraw for the interest of the party and the decision of the party to bring a concensus candidate ahead of the November Poll.

24th March 2023

PRESS STATEMENT

THE MAIN REASON WHY IHEDIOHA QUIT THE RACE FOR IMO GOVERNORSHIP

…. says it is against natural justice for the National Secretary to supervise his own primaries

The PDP Action 2023, a pressure group in PDP has unearthed the main reason why former Imo State Governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha abruptly quit the PDP Primaries for Imo State.

In a Press Statement, signed by its Chairman, Hon (Dr.) Rufus Omeire, the Group blamed the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu as the main culprit in this attempt to deny Imo State of a potentially good Governor.

In the first place, Rt. Hon. Ihedioha who had been a dedicated member of PDP since 1999, was unfairly and unjustly treated by the leadership of the party.

The National Secretary of the Party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu had indicated interest in vying for the governorship primaries as he is entitled to as an indigene of Imo State. However, as a sitting National Secretary, it is only proper that he should not supervise the primaries for which he is a contestant. It is shocking that as the National Secretary, Senator Anyanwu was himself “screened” as an aspirant and later on signed the clearance certificate of the “successful” aspirants including himself. Ihedioha, we understand, complained to political leaders about this grave violation of this elementary principle of natural justice that a man should not be a judge in his own cause to no avail. Indeed, allowing Sen. Anyanwu to supervise his election primaries cannot stand legal or moral scrutiny by any fair-minded person.

The provisions of Section 47 {5} of the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party (as amended), says that:

“…..in the case of resignation for the purpose of vying for an elective office which shall be effective within the period stipulated in the guidelines issued for such elective office by National Executive Committee of the Party, or the State Executive Committee in respect of Local Government elections.”

This is a mandatory provision. The party is required to stipulate in its Guidelines, the period of resignation of any National Officer seeking elective office. The party under the watch of Dr. Iyorchia Ayu refused to do so in order to confer undue advantage to any National Officer of the party, to sit tight in office and preside over primaries for which they maybe candidates. Indeed, any Guideline issued by the party that omits this clause is patently unlawful and unconstitutional.

Senator Anyanwu has a moral and legal duty to resign his office as National Secretary to avoid a severe conflict of interest. This is the only way to assure a level playing field for all contestants.

The duties of the National Secretary are provided in S.36 of the PDP Constitution. A careful perusal shows that he has not just a supervisory role over the affairs of the party but is infact, in charge of implementation of most of its activities. He is therefore a critical player in the preparations towards the selection of delegates and other processes for the Imo State Gubernatorial primaries which he is contesting. Indeed, he has chosen the panel that will conduct the Imo PDP Primaries 3-man delegates election. He would also likely appoint the panel that will conduct the primaries proper.

It therefore behoves on the party in the interest of justice, equity and fairness which are the hallmarks of the PDP in its Constitution to request the National Secretary to step aside by resigning his office at this time.

We know that Ihedioha is not desperate to serve, but Imo people deserve all her best hands to be involved in the process.

The National Chairman turned a blind ear to all protestations for a fair process and Ihedioha apparently decided not to dignify the skewed process with his participation.

The shocking announcement by Ihedioha has left Imo PDP and indeed the people of Imo State despondent and helpless.

The only fair thing for PDP to do at this stage is to open the process for another credible candidate to join the race in Imo State, if this is not done, Ayu would have succeeded in killing Imo PDP the way he has put PDP National on life support.

Ordinary screening in PDP they are busy rigging themselves out , And the same IHEDIOHA was busy shouting and disgracing himself at national coalition center of rigging

So Na Sam daddy that want to be the Pdp governorship candidate in IMO State, I just dey laugh 😂 seriously. This set of people are just giving hope Uzodinma upper hand to win his reelection bid. Nawaoooo

I suspect he is eyeing the LP ticket.
OBIdients don teach politicians lesson.
With ellu P, You'd spend less money and you are sure of loyalty

PDP will never learn

Ayu really finished PDP

He should even leave the party for Sen. Sam Anyanwu

If that's the case, he should decamp asap to LP before primaries, we will vote him. PDP is dead and buried in South East.

A strategic move to engage through LP. And why not, LP may yet spring the surprise

He’s trying to pull another Peter Obi stunt.

Well, let’s watch and see

Imo state should vite for a credible labour party candidate . apc set the state backwards

LP loading

Formularcr7:
LP loading

In same Imo that delivered about 27 out of 28 HoA seats to APC? It is APC that will take Imo

Naira20:
I suspect he is eyeing the LP ticket.
OBIdients don teach politicians lesson.
With ellu P, You'd spend less money and you are sure of loyalty

You didn't read the details.

You just rushed to comment.

The reason he stepped aside was logical and reasonable.

To the news, PDP won't stop disgracing themselves.

How can a candidate mark his own exam?

Is PDP even a party or an association of jokers?

APC getting Imo again.

AsabaPropertyAg:
Why Ihedioha Withdrew from PDP Guber Primary.

By Eminent Reporters
Mar 28, 2023

Afrontline contester of People’s Democratic Party Governorship Primary and former Governor of Imo State; H.E. Emeka Ihedioha has withdrawn from contesting the Primary.

Ihedioha made this known through a letter he personally signed and submitted to the office of the National Chairman.

In his letter, the former deputy speaker stated that he decided to withdraw for the interest of the party and the decision of the party to bring a concensus candidate ahead of the November Poll.

24th March 2023

PRESS STATEMENT

THE MAIN REASON WHY IHEDIOHA QUIT THE RACE FOR IMO GOVERNORSHIP

…. says it is against natural justice for the National Secretary to supervise his own primaries

The PDP Action 2023, a pressure group in PDP has unearthed the main reason why former Imo State Governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha abruptly quit the PDP Primaries for Imo State.

In a Press Statement, signed by its Chairman, Hon (Dr.) Rufus Omeire, the Group blamed the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu as the main culprit in this attempt to deny Imo State of a potentially good Governor.

In the first place, Rt. Hon. Ihedioha who had been a dedicated member of PDP since 1999, was unfairly and unjustly treated by the leadership of the party.

The National Secretary of the Party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu had indicated interest in vying for the governorship primaries as he is entitled to as an indigene of Imo State. However, as a sitting National Secretary, it is only proper that he should not supervise the primaries for which he is a contestant. It is shocking that as the National Secretary, Senator Anyanwu was himself “screened” as an aspirant and later on signed the clearance certificate of the “successful” aspirants including himself. Ihedioha, we understand, complained to political leaders about this grave violation of this elementary principle of natural justice that a man should not be a judge in his own cause to no avail. Indeed, allowing Sen. Anyanwu to supervise his election primaries cannot stand legal or moral scrutiny by any fair-minded person.

The provisions of Section 47 {5} of the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party (as amended), says that:

“…..in the case of resignation for the purpose of vying for an elective office which shall be effective within the period stipulated in the guidelines issued for such elective office by National Executive Committee of the Party, or the State Executive Committee in respect of Local Government elections.”

This is a mandatory provision. The party is required to stipulate in its Guidelines, the period of resignation of any National Officer seeking elective office. The party under the watch of Dr. Iyorchia Ayu refused to do so in order to confer undue advantage to any National Officer of the party, to sit tight in office and preside over primaries for which they maybe candidates. Indeed, any Guideline issued by the party that omits this clause is patently unlawful and unconstitutional.

Senator Anyanwu has a moral and legal duty to resign his office as National Secretary to avoid a severe conflict of interest. This is the only way to assure a level playing field for all contestants.

The duties of the National Secretary are provided in S.36 of the PDP Constitution. A careful perusal shows that he has not just a supervisory role over the affairs of the party but is infact, in charge of implementation of most of its activities. He is therefore a critical player in the preparations towards the selection of delegates and other processes for the Imo State Gubernatorial primaries which he is contesting. Indeed, he has chosen the panel that will conduct the Imo PDP Primaries 3-man delegates election. He would also likely appoint the panel that will conduct the primaries proper.

It therefore behoves on the party in the interest of justice, equity and fairness which are the hallmarks of the PDP in its Constitution to request the National Secretary to step aside by resigning his office at this time.

We know that Ihedioha is not desperate to serve, but Imo people deserve all her best hands to be involved in the process.

The National Chairman turned a blind ear to all protestations for a fair process and Ihedioha apparently decided not to dignify the skewed process with his participation.

The shocking announcement by Ihedioha has left Imo PDP and indeed the people of Imo State despondent and helpless.

The only fair thing for PDP to do at this stage is to open the process for another credible candidate to join the race in Imo State, if this is not done, Ayu would have succeeded in killing Imo PDP the way he has put PDP National on life support.

ihedioha is a uselsss man he was amongst those supporting Ayu

FreeStuffsNG:
In same Imo that delivered about 27 out of 28 HoA seats to APC? It is APC that will take Imo

That was without election in many places and where there was ,it was massively rigged.

How can the whole house seats won be battling legal issues?

Never again
Hope is going hopelessly

4th turned 1st
3rd will turn 1st soon national.....hope u decode?

greatiyk4u:


That was without election in many places and where there was ,it was massively rigged.

How can the whole house seats won be battling legal issues?

Never again
Hope is going hopelessly

4th turned 1st
3rd will turn 1st soon national.....hope u decode?

You are on another planet if you call a massive landslide victory rigging in a state like Imo. Please do not confuse yourself further.

FreeStuffsNG:
You are on another planet if you call a massive landslide victory rigging in a state like Imo. Please do not confuse yourself further.

Maybe you might have never been to Imo state before
That is where I reside and have 6 of the "Selected" HOA members as close pals, I know how far.

If he is popular he should join another party to contest.
Difficult to beat the sitting governor.

Difficult to beat a working sitting governor and not the other way round

juman:
If he is popular he should join another party to contest.
Difficult to beat the sitting governor.