PDP Directs Members To Vote Its Candidates For Anambra By-Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its faithful to vote for Chief Chris Uba and Nkiruka Victor in the Anambra South Senatorial District and Onitsha 1 State Constituency by-election in Anambra on Saturday.
Mr Chidi Chidebe, chairman of PDP in Anambra who made the call in Awka on Thursday said all hands would be on deck to deliver PDP candidates.
He said the national leadership of PDP under Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum had directed members to use their strength and spread to deliver candidates of the party in the by-election as part of efforts to return it to winning ways.
He reiterated that the PDP was not in alliance or coalition with any individual, group, or political party urging them to vote PDP and protect its votes.
“PDP calls on all members, supporters, and lovers of our Party to turn out massively and give unequivocal support to our candidates.
“Our candidates are Chief Chris Uba for Anambra South Senatorial District and Nkiruka Victor for Onitsha North I State Constituency.
“Any official who fails to comply with this directive shall be deemed to have engaged in anti-party activity, in contravention to the provisions of its end such infractions will attract appropriate sanctions,” he said.
Chidebe urged members of PDP and supporters to conduct themselves peacefully and in accordance with electoral laws and cooperate with security agencies and electoral umpire to ensure a free, fair, and credible process.
He urged them to be at their polling units in time, be organised, assist the elderly and persons with disabilities, protect their votes and eensure their votes were counted.
“We are a party of order and progress, avoid provocations, report incidents to the Ward or LGA Situation; after voting, wait peacefully for counting and record the results displayed.
“Our energy, unity, and discipline are our greatest assets, let us demonstrate the PDP spirit of courage, organisation and service to the people.
“Together, we will deliver resounding victories for Chief Chris Uba and Hon. Nkiruka Victor, and opened a new chapter of responsible representation for
Ndi Anambra,” he said.
