The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Bala Muhammed lied when he claimed that the Primary election of the Party in Edo State was without rancour, prominent chieftain of the party in Edo North Joseph Ado has declared.
He expressed disappointment as he disagreed with Governor Bala Mohammed saying, he finds it disheartening that Gov Mohammed would make such a statement, considering that the Congress was previously condemned by the Senator Seriake Dickson panel of enquiry as flawed and one-sided.
“It is perplexing to Mr. Ado how Governor Bala Mohammed can overlook such glaring evidence and assert that there was no rancour during the Congress.
In Mr. Ado’s view, a true leader ought to stand by the truth and not be partisan, even when trying to show solidarity with fellow governors.
According to him, the paramount concern at the moment should be the unity of the party.
By disregarding the valid concerns raised by nine out of ten aspirants who participated in the Congress and vehemently condemning its flawed nature, Gov Bala Mohammed is failing in his role as a leader within the party.
Furthermore, Mr. Ado also expressed his doubts regarding Governor Bala Mohammed’s potential Presidential ambition. He said by supporting such a flawed Congress, Gov Bala Mohammed has demonstrated his inability to gather the necessary support for his Presidential ambitions.
Ado insisted that relying on the backing of Governor Godwin Obaseki will prove to be futile.
As a dedicated member of the PDP and a stakeholder in the Edo North region, Mr. Ado called on Governor Mohammed and other party leaders to prioritize the party’s unity above personal ambitions and affiliations.
“The PDP must foster an atmosphere that is fair, transparent, and inclusive in order to strengthen its position ahead of upcoming political challenges.