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VANGUARD NEWSA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Nigeria news, Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc Search for: HOMENEWS SPORTSMORE HOME » NEWS » PDP chairmanship position not for sale – IBB PDP chairmanship position not for sale – IBB ON DECEMBER 3, 20173:33 PMIN NEWS, POLITICSCOMMENTS By Anthony Ogbonna Former Head of State and one of the founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has said that the Party’s national chairmanship position for which, its election has been billed for December 9, 2017, is not for sale. Former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida General Babangida said he was alarmed at and displeased with the level of money politics which aspirants to the position have engaged in, warning that the party must produce a national chairman who must be proven to be a man of “stature, discipline, character and commendable conduct to breathe fresh air into our party and not persons whose political relevance is the product of naira and kobo bargain across the counter.” He advised the party to “tread on the path of caution and common sense, conscious of our recent history of avoidable political crisis” in choosing who becomes the national chairman, saying the approach of monetizing the process, “in my humble view, defeats the whole essence of participation, free choice and voting which are the essential attributes of any democracy without inducement and outright manipulation.” The ex-Head of state gave the caution in a statement signed on his behalf by Prince Kassim Afegbua on Sunday. According to the statement, General Babangida also said that “rather than de-monetize the electoral process to provide ample room for more citizens’ participation, the idea of monetizing the process and trying to “procure” party positions defeats merit, offends good conscience and blurs fair play.” He said, following the failure of the party to win the 2015 election and the recent leadership tussles that rocked the party, that “one would have thought that…individuals would have put to rest their selfish and egocentric interest and pursue goals and objectives that bear true testimony to the ideals of the founding fathers….” He said instead, “the sound bites of monetization of the process are utterly demoralizing and benumbing.” General Babangida however urged that leaders of the party “irrespective of their political interest would allow reason and level playing field to prevail in the overall interest of the party.” The statement fully reads thus: “In the countdown to the Saturday 9th December, 2017 convention of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, [PDP], as founding fathers and stakeholders, we need to collectively assure Nigerians and our teeming members that we have indeed learnt our bitter lessons. Following the defeat of the party in the 2015 election, it is incumbent upon us as leaders and stakeholders to use the opportunity of the convention to sober reflect on the challenges confronting us, identify our flaws and seek plausible ways to correct them in order to come out stronger in subsequent elections. An elective convention presents as it were, a rare opportunity and veritable platform to elect in a holistic manner a credible, tested, down-to-earth and truly urbane candidate with enough stamina, distinguished character and national acceptability who is driven by incurable optimism and passion for a united Nigeria. At this point of our political history as a party, we need a National Chairman who is driven by uncommon initiatives, creativity in ideas and a rich content of character to lead and stabilize the party in line with the laudable ideals of the founding fathers of the party. Such an individual must possess national recognition to be able to galvanize political opportunities and transform them into tangible outcomes in our democratic engagements. When we were conceptualizing the idea of the PDP at formation, we had in mind a party that offers platform for all Nigerians in their pursuit of legitimate political aspirations. The choice of her motto; POWER TO THE PEOPLE was in sync with our clear objective of recognizing the people as the repository of power. In any democratic engagement, the people decide the outcome of elections through popular and inclusive participation. The monetization of our electoral process is disturbingly eroding that power which should ordinarily reside in the people. In the last few days, I get frightened by the monetary consideration that is likely to dictate who emerges as the National Chairman of our great party rather than what the people truly want. The discussion is more on the side of heavy monetization of the process and ultimate “procurement” of the position of the Chairman by the highest bidder. This approach, in my humble view, defeats the whole essence of participation, free choice and voting which are the essential attributes of any democracy without inducement and outright manipulation. I wish to plead that we tread on the path of caution and common sense, conscious of our recent history of avoidable political crisis. At 76, and given the benefit of hindsight, my role both in context and content; is now more of advisory one to enhance any altruistic democratic process to elect credible leadership at various levels of representation. Rather than de-monetize the electoral process to provide ample room for more citizens’ participation, the idea of monetizing the process and trying to “procure” party positions defeats merit, offends good conscience and blurs fair play. At this critical stage of our political secretions, we need men of stature, discipline, character and commendable conduct to breathe fresh air into our party and not persons whose political relevance is the product of naira and kobo bargain across the counter. We need a National Chairman that would not bend to the vagaries of individual selfish interest but one who is strong enough to apply the rule of law without fear or favour. We must begin the process of interrogating processes that lead to outcomes and not just the outcomes. We must interrogate our leadership recruitment process and encourage our delegates to exercise the power of their thumbs in making their preferred choice among the candidates. Good name cannot be bought with gold or silver. Good name is the sum total of the individual’s conduct in his trajectory and his overall assessment through life’s enduring journey. On the strength of this, I wish to make a passionate appeal to our members, party leaders and the members of the Convention Committee to be fair and just to all, and allow the process to produce a National Chairman that would truly represent the conscience of the party. I do subscribe to the idea that consensus building, collective bargaining and constructive engagement are some of the ingredients that nurture any democratic process; such ingredients should be given enough room to flourish in order to birth credible and truly representative leadership. Our party, the PDP, must re-invent and re-enact itself on account of her recent history of factions and fractures. The new leadership must therefore be one that enjoys the confidence of the majority stakeholders and members in order to have a seamless transition. To achieve this template, such a chairman must be the outcome of delegates’ election without manipulation and inducement. One would have thought that after the 2015 dismal outing, followed by months of leadership tussles, individuals would have put to rest their selfish and egocentric interest and pursue goals and objectives that bear true testimony to the ideals of the founding fathers; but the sound bites of monetization of the process are utterly demoralizing and benumbing. It is my strong belief therefore that leaders of the party irrespective of their political interest would allow reason and level playing field to prevail in the overall interest of the party. I wish the party a successful and peaceful convention on Saturday 9th December, 2017.”

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[url][/url]The Spiritual Director of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Anambra State, Reverend Father Emmanuel Obimma, also known as Ebube-Muonso, has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Goodluck Jonathan helped the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Willie Obiano, to win the November 18 Governorship election in the state.

Incumbent Governor Obiano recorded a landslide Victory over the candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and that of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.


Speaking with Vanguard, Ebubu-Muonso pointed out that Buhari’s visit to the state to campaign for his party’s candidate was his first to the state.

He also maintained that there was no way the people of the state would have listened to Jonathan who did not carryout any Federal project during his time as President.

He said, “Buhari came all the way from Abuja to endorse a candidate. Ever since he was elected the president of Nigeria, he has never visited Anambra state, except for the election.

“All the Federal roads were abandoned, yet we have a president. Most of the benefits we are supposed to get from the federal were denied and we have a president.


“Those things are disheartening. And again, former president Goodluck Jonathan came to campaign for PDP candidate, Mr. Oseloka Obaze.

“Willie Obiano is the only candidate who has nobody but he has the people. Buhari endorsed Nwoye, Jonathan endorsed Obaze, and God endorsed Willie.

“He has seen that God and the masses love him as reflected in the election. It is now left for him to justify the votes by filling in the gap in areas he did not do well in the past three and a half years. This is the time for him to re-strategize in order to make the people happy because he knows that some people are not happy with him. For me, he scored above average.

“He did well in the areas of security and payment of workers salary. The Holy Spirit is warning him not to forget the poor masses.


“I also believe that he won the election because people are tired of the imposition of candidates and godfatherism in the state.

“I believe that we have passed the level of godfatherism in Anambra state and that was why they gave him a sympathy vote.”

dailytrust.ngr.com/how Jonathan and Buhari helped Obiano

With the way the current govt is going. It will be very difficult for them to defeat Atiku!!.

Jimi is very trikish!!

Congrats!!

U just got a wife material!

Thank you holy ghost!

Fresh juice!!

Advance olosho!!

The group is generally fair!!

Nigeria will certainly top this group!

Jonathan leads, others follows!!

I guess this is the trend!. A lady yesterday ask m friend to be his boyfriend...

Jaiye is still remain her best !!

I have thought she was married b4!!

Election strategy!!

Politics of the stomach!!

I have seen ur pant, no need!!

Chai !!! this country is finished!!

70% of educated n exposed Yoruba guys marry outside their tribe?

Why?

Underrate PDP at ur peril. PDP is the only party in Nigeria that has structures even to the ward level!!......

This lady might never marry in her fuvkin life....

One big fat senator is sponsoring this abi!!!

TANTUMERGO007:
Who university of Benin help?



Useless school

University of Benin is one of the best university in Africa.
Hardly u hear UNIBEN graduate looking for Job!!!

Men are too much!!

See wetin men did to this ladies!!

Rabiu Kwankaso is next !!!

Buhari will certainly send Efcc to him NOW!!!!

This woman has been in every govt since Abacha era!!

Nawaooo

U r jealous Mr. Man!!

Hoe model

This lady is just too desperate!!!

I pray this last!

I suspect Don jazzy!!

Talking trash!!