Prince Uche SecondusNational chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has called on the leaders of the party to move into their communities to mobilize members for the party instead of being ‘Abuja politicians.’
He advised: “we must relocate to our wards and let the people know that the PDP is repositioned and has all it takes to deliver good governance to the people. This is not the time to be Abuja politician. This is the time to work. We must rein in our individual ambitions and work for the success of the Party. PDP is the best platform to salvage the country. We have the experience and have learnt from our mistakes.”
Secondus spoke today, Thursday, when he addressed the 78 National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party at Wadata House headquarters of the party.
He said that since coming on board, the National Working Committee has hit the ground running, adding that it had embarked on series of consultations with critical stakeholders, including former presidents, National Assembly Caucus, Governors and Elder Statesmen to build consensus on the direction of the Party.
“We held a retreat for NWC members and State Chairman to develop a blue print and fine tune the agenda for the Party.
“Our Publicity Directorate has been strengthened to cope with the challenges of an opposition party. We are happy that the impact is already being felt. Similarly, the NWC has been interfacing with stakeholders in states with outstanding congresses with a view to concluding all outstanding congresses.
“The Governor Seriake Dickson led Reconciliation Committee has recorded tremendous progress in ensuring that estranged members are assuaged. Also, all the Zonal Reconciliation Committees are enjoined to intensify their efforts to ensure that all grievances are addressed.
“I beckon on all our members to put aside all bickering and join forces to rebuild the Party. We look forward to the return of all our members. We are embarking on massive membership registration to open up the Party to all who desire to join. Soon the electronic/on-line membership registration will be launched.
“This NWC is devolving powers to the zones and state chapters as part of efforts to return the Party to the people. We are also taking steps to conclude all outstanding congresses.
“You are aware that the last convention amended sections of the PDP constitution. The NWC has printed the amended constitution and will drive the business of the Party in line with the provisions. Ours will be a rule driven Party. One of the aims of the amendments is to broaden the base of decision making and ensure the positions of the majority of members prevail. In this connection, the National Caucus, NEC and Board of Trustees are being reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of the amended constitution. I urge the zonal leaders and state chapters to re-submit names for the BoT as appropriate. The next BoT meeting will be conducted based on the provisions of the constitution on membership.”
