Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters have been advised to be
vigilant ahead of the April 17 Local Government Election in Rivers
State.
The Chief of Staff to Rivers State governor, Chief Emeka Woke, gave this
charge during the grand finale of the PDP campaign in Emohua ahead of
Saturday’s local government election in the State.
Woke observed that throughout the period granted to political parties to
campaign, only the PDP went round the 13 wards in Emohua council to
canvass for votes from the electorate. He, however, warned that PDP
supporters cannot to afford not to throng the polling stations on
Saturday to ensure the victory of the party’s chairmanship and
councillorship candidates.
“During all our campaigns round the 13 wards , we didn’t see any
political party campaign. Don’t rest on our oars to say nobody is
contesting with us. Don’t go and sleep. Be on your guard on Saturday and
ensure the PDP candidates emerge victorious.”
The Chief of Staff lauded PDP stakeholders in Emohua for the choice of a
seasoned politician, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, as the party’s chairmanship
candidate. According to him, Lloyd, who was a member of the Rivers
State House of Assembly for twelve years, will bring his experience to
bear in the governance of the council.
” I advice the candidate to keep to his campaign promise. Follow the
campaign slogan’ let’s make EMOLGA great again’. As experienced
politician, unite the people of Emohua. Resist any temptation that would
divide the leadership of Emohua Local Government.”
Woke reminded voters that the PDP administration of Governor Nyesom
Ezenwo Wike has fulfilled past election campaign promises to construct
roads in Emohua, Isiodu , Rumuji, Obele, Ibaa and Elele Alimini and the
party deserved to be rewarded with massive votes on Saturday.
” Since 2015 to 2019 the ruling party (All Progressives Congress) at the
federal level have not provided even single project in this Local
Government. Only the PDP has provided meaningful projects. PDP is in
power. PDP is in charge in Rivers State.
” Ask the opposition party in the state to tell you what they have done
for Emohua to seek for your votes. I believe no one will deceive us. The
essence of partisan politics is impact your community and not for
individual stomach.”
The PDP chairmanship candidate, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, said if elected, he
will prioritise security, enhance the welfare of women and compliment
the developmental strides of the Rivers State Government.
” We shall vigorously pursue security. We will renew what we have on
ground with legislative backing. So that what we have as local vigilante
would be redirected and focused. The council shall provide stipends for
the vigilantes.
Lloyd thanked PDP stakeholders in Emohua for considering him worthy to
be chairmanship candidate of the party in Saturday’s election. He
pledged to run an all inclusive administration when he assumes office.
” I lack words to thank the good people of Emohua Local Government Area,
especially, the leadership of Peoples Democratic Party of the Local
Government. I am so overwhelmed.
” For me, it’s an honour I don’t deserve. I am less than six months in
the party. Here I am in the party as your candidate. It’s an honour I
would never forget.”