PDP Refutes Alleged Suspensions, Issues Statement (Full Statement)

Chris Osa Nehikhare, Edo State Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted the alleged suspension of Chief Dan Orbih, describing it as a figment of the imagination of trouble brewers and the handy work of the fifth columnists in the state.

Nehikhare also described the purported suspension of Chief Orbih as a joke taken too far. statement

Nehikhare in a statement said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State is constrained to react to the unacceptable and regrettable behaviour of some of its members in the state.

“The unauthorized, illegal, unconstitutional and irresponsible sharing of social media post announcing suspensions of party officials is hereby condemned and denounced.

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“Consequently, Nigerians, Edo people and especially PDP members and supporters are adviced to ignore the 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.

“Edo PDP is a peaceful, united and vibrant political party where dialogue is our 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 therefore appeal to our members across the state to remain calm and keep their eyes on the ball. Do not be distracted”, he declared.