Press Release:

The Orchestrated Attempt To Destabilize Our Peaceful Coexistence Using Protest As The Yardstick

The People Democratic Party (pdp), Esit Eket Chapter condemns in strong terms an orchestrated attempt to hide behind any form of protest to destabilize the peaceful coexistence of our people in the local government.

The party particularly expressed concern on the general well-being vis-a-vis health of our people occasioned by the outbreak of Covid19 where social distancing was neither adhered to nor anyone seen putting on nosemask during the futile exercise. We hope this careless and unnecessary protest should not cause outbreak as we strive to cushion the effect of the novel virus.

Nevertheless, various inscriptions on the placards portray ulterior motives on the side of the organizer(s). We observed those hired protesters did not really know what they were asked to do, or protesting for.

As a matter of fact, the purpose of that gimmick cum protest is evidenced by their actions which they resorted, via placard and songs, to abuse notable leaders who have contributed heavily to the social and political stability of Esit Eket LGA.

On the purported truncation of zoning, the party position is succinct: the elongation of tenure does not in anyway mar or truncate the existing internal sharing formula of our party. However, rest assured that the party won’t disenfranchise any aspirant in the forthcoming primaries.

On this note, we refer all chairmanship aspirants to the guidelines on the forthcoming primaries as enshrined in the current party constitution. The processes is simple: each ward is entitled to three delegates, 17 ward Executives,18 chapter Executives, all serving councillors and all former LGC chairmen and MPs. These are the ones to vote in the forthcoming primaries.

Instead of resorting to unnecessary protest, abuses and name calling which isn’t part of our guidelines, the party urge those who may wish to contest to show seriousness/readiness as our indefatigable chapter chairman, Hon. Elder Eddy Etangkanga will create a level playing field for all.

Signed :
Comrade Michael Alfred
Chapter Publicity Secretary
People Democratic Party
Esit Eket LGA
29/07/2020