Akwa Ibom rerun: Our doors are open for opposition parties to join – PDP

The state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Obong Paul, has stated that the doors are open for opposition party members to join the party ahead of the January 25, 2020 rerun elections in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Obong stated this while speaking at a press conference on Monday.

According to him, “As the Chairman of our great party, I will reiterate the fact that the doors of our party are open for all those seeking or desiring to join us afresh, or those returning home after a sojourn in strange political lands.

“We can assure them that there will be no segregation or discrimination, as we are all one in the Akwa Ibom project. I hereby direct all ward and chapter chairmen to create receptive environment for those intending to join us.

“Again, as I had earlier intimated, our party structure in Essien Udim have been fully energized and ready for the court-ordered rerun coming up next year.

“We have, as usual, invited the God that gave us victory before to take us to this electoral battle and grant us success. Our candidates must knock on all doors, talk to the electorates, campaign extensively and get ready to win.”

He also used the opportunity to congratulate the party for its victory at fhe supreme court over the governorship, national and state assembly elections.

“There will be no excuse for poor performance, therefore, all our candidates must strive to deliver creditably on their mandate, conscious that their scorecard will affect the future chances of our party.

“We appeal to members of the opposition to accept the unity call of the Governor and contribute ideas, mobilize physical and spiritual support for the Governor in his second and last term.

“The mantle of leadership has been handed back to Governor Udom Emmanuel to complete his full season of two terms and we join him in extending the olive branch to all our friends from other political parties, to join hearts, heads and hands with him to build an Akwa Ibom of our dreams,” the statement read in parts.