A group loyal to the former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva under the aegis of the Niger Delta People’s Movement (NDPM) has called for the removal of the Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as Chairman of the State’s Electoral Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC) due to his inability to perform the duties required of him by the party.
The group which accused Oshiomhole of playing politics of witch hunting, imposition, urged the leadership of APC to stand firmly by bringing Sylva to power in December 2015.
According to the group which said it held a meeting today in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, Oshiomhole connived with some aspirants to sabotage Sylva’s efforts at the party’s governorship primary.
“We respectfully request the national leadership of the party to remove Adams Oshiomhole as the Chairman of the State’s Electoral Committee due to his inability to perform the duties required of him by the party.”
In a statement issued after the meeting by NDPM spokesperson, Mrs. Ibifuro Tatua, group re-state its support for Sylva for the governorship of the state, saying that he made landmark achievements when he was chief executive officer of the state.
“The next governor should be someone who can govern, transform and develop the state as well as save it from drift after 2015.
“Bayelsa State requires in December 2015, the right leadership that will take it to the next level. Bayelsa needs a leadership that will provide the momentum for growth and prosperity.”
The group described Sylva as a trusted hand, and that he represents politics of development in Nigeria.
“Sylva is the people’s choice. He is a bridge builder and a grassroots politician. His records in administration are excellent and clear testimonies of a committed leader. His vision, credibility and upright nature are attributes that appear most to people. He has over the years woven a network of contacts with key players of the Nigerian power game. He will propel Bayelsa State to higher planes of development.”
The group advised the people not to support any aspirant that has been identified as part of the factors militating against the progress of the state.
“The time has come to make sacrifices. Let us bury our differences. Let us halt political jokers and opportunists from further sucking our blood and mortgaging our future. Let us mobilize to push Sylva in the interest of our state and the future.
“Let us ensure that this humble leader becomes our governor in December 2015.” [myad]
