Tenebe apointed caretaker secretary of Edo PDP

By Jethro Ibileke

The Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki on Friday inaugurated a caretaker committee for the State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The committee was set up by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), to run the party’s affairs for a period not exceeding 90 days, or till a new executive committee is elected.

The immediate past state chairman of the party, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, will head the 10-member committee, while Henry Duke Tenebe will serve as secretary.

Other members are: Chris Nehikhare, Harrison Omagbon, Fidel Igenegbale, Tony Anenih Jnr, Arch. Bishop Anthony Okosun, Segun Saiki, Adezat Kuburat Ibrahim, and Augustine Edosomwan.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Governor Obaseki assured that the party will reclaim its mandate given them through the ballot during the 21 September, 2024 governorship election, from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Governor said: “We want a cohesive party as we fight for our stolen mandate and I am sure we will get it back. Our mandate was stolen in broad daylight; everybody saw how they stole the mandate of the people.

“We have evidence to show how our mandate was stolen and by the grace of God, we will recover it. It will be difficult for them to go away with this stolen mandate.

“We have a process in government, they stole our mandate, yes but we have laws, and there is a way things are done. We are inaugurating a new government in Edo State and the Edo State Government is not involved.

“People behave as if there is no law, forgetting that we are guided by constitution and law; there are procedures to handle things. They are doing an inauguration and the governor is not even invited. It is like they are starting a brand new government and a brand new State?”

“Illegality pervades the land and we have to be patient for a while as our democracy must work. We know how they stole our mandate; we have evidence of how they stole it but let’s see how they get out of this.

“Our people came out to cast their votes for our party, we are challenging that result and we know victory will be ours. Let’s play our parts as politicians.

“We know these people are great liars and good at deception. We have to be out there talking and never allow their lies to take over.

“The tribunal hearing will start by December and we want the people to be alert. The people are asking questions; it shows they are interested. The greatest thing we need now is harmony in the party and we need to talk to our people more now.

“The party must be in touch with the local government chairmen every week. The party must be in touch with the House of Assembly members; to let the people know what is going on,” he added.