Edo PDP boils over suspension of Dan Orbih, 5 others in Edo north senatorial district 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State boils over a statement purporting the suspension of the party’s National Vice Chairman, South, Chief Dan Osi Orbih, and five other party leaders in the state. The party stakeholders protest that this is a figment of the imagination of trouble brewers, insisting that the pronouncement is a joke taken too far.

The PDP in a statement by the State Publicity Secretary  in Edo, Chris Osa Nehikhare, declared that the party is constrained to react to the unacceptable and regrettable behavior of some of its members in the last few hours.

The State Publicity Secretary maintained that “the authors of that offensive press release or communique are trouble brewers sponsored by fifth columnists in what can only be described as a joke taken too far.” He stated that the pronouncement is unacceptable, null and void!

Nehikhare declared that “the unauthorized, illegal, unconstitutional and irresponsible sharing of social media posts, announcing suspensions of party officials is hereby condemned and denounced.

“Consequently, Nigerians, Edo people and especially PDP members and supporters are advised to ignore the post, press release or communique  purporting that the National Vice Chairman, Chief Dan Osi Orbih and other elected officials of the party from Edo North Senatorial district have been suspended.”

The PDP State Publicity Secretary maintained that Edo PDP is a peaceful, united and vibrant political party where dialogue is the party’s watchword.

“We encourage political engagements and contestations which must be guided by the tenets of our constitution.

“We, however, frown at political indiscipline that brings disrepute to our brand.

“As a party in government we must live and operate by example. We must abide by the rule of law and always be conscious of the message we send to the general public at all times.

“I appeal to our members across the state to remain calm and keep their eyes on the ball. Do not be distracted,” Nehikhare declared.