PDP ’ll Produce ‘Quality’ NWC Members Through Transparent National Convention-Gov Fintiri
Members of the committee tasked with overseeing the upcoming National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are putting the finishing touches to the list of delegates and also taking necessary steps to ensure a peaceful and transparent national convention.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who said this in Abuja on Monday, also reaffirmed the party’s commitment to transparency and ensuring a level playing field for all aspirants, promising that the exercise would be conducted in the spirit of internal democracy.
The National Convention of the party will hold in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, between November 15 and 16.
‘I want to reassure you that, on our side, we are fully committed and will not leave any stone unturned. We are putting in our best and making sacrifices to ensure a successful convention and battle’ Governor Fintiri said.
The Adamawa State governor also noted that he has deep affinity for the party because it has helped in shaping his political and personal life.
‘The chairman of the Protocol Subcommittee (Mutfwang) said I will be in Ibadan for one week; I may be there for three weeks. Apart from Islam, PDP is the next association that has given me everything I have achieved in life.
I will forever remain grateful to this party.
Not under our leadership, not during our time, will we let this party down. As you can see from the commitment of members, everyone is determined. I assure you that the calibre of men and women we will produce as leaders to handle this party in the next National Working Committee will be people of worth. When we parade them, the country will know that the PDP is still alive’ he said.
Governor Fintiri also promised to be fair to all and ensure that no one is treated unfairly.
‘We are not going to deny anybody the chance to contest. I will personally ensure that the screening process is transparent. Everybody who has purchased forms will be screened as long as there are no encumbrances in their documents or past records. Go and test your popularity in the field because we are already finalising the names of the delegates.
You can still move around and canvass for votes. It’s not a closed system; it’s open. So, there’s nothing to worry about—it’s true democracy. If you feel you are popular, go to the field and test your strength. In the end, those supported by the majority will emerge victorious.
Even when we had our inaugural meeting, it wasn’t as full as this. It shows that life is returning to the party. People are beginning to trust and show commitment to what we are doing. At the end of the day, we will provide the kind of responsible leadership required to steer this party forward’ he said.
Calling PDP the biggest and largest party in sub-Saharan Africa, Governor Fintiri also urged members of the party to make sacrifices to ensure the success of the convention.
‘Please, make sacrifices and don’t mind any noise you hear. We will be victorious at the end’ he said.
Also speaking, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who heads the Protocol Subcommittee, said the level of mobilization and commitment ahead of the convention has shown PDP’s resilience and readiness to reclaim its position as the country’s leading opposition party.
‘Today’s meeting demonstrates that the PDP is very much alive and that we are taking the convention seriously. Those who founded this party will not wish to see it die in our time. We therefore have a duty to keep the platform alive for the people of Nigeria.
If you see any well-organized meeting, it’s because protocol was well handled. Our job is not in Abuja; it’s in Ibadan. We must be on the ground before the arrival of the delegates’ he said-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
