Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Victor Umeh, yesterday described the 16 years rule of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the worst in the history of Nigeria’s democracy.
Umeh, who addressed journalists in Enugu following his victory at the Court of Appeal in Enugu, said: “What PDP did to Nigeria in 16 years is the greatest disservice to democracy.”
It would be recalled that the Appeal Court had on Monday nullified Senator Uche Ekwunife’s election on account of Umeh’s petition. The court ordered a re-run within 90 days.
The APGA chieftain claimed that though he won the election, PDP manipulated the process with impunity and used the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to declare Ekwunife winner.
While mocking PDP over its complaints on the outcome of the Kogi governorship poll, Umeh said: “Though the All Progressives Congress has not been brutal as PDP was, PDP’s members are now weeping.
“The PDP promoted electoral banditry in this country; so, I am surprised that they are now crying wolf. They are made up of hypocrites; the PDP’s time has just ended; it is a political party that should be dismantled.
“I am happy at the present cleaning of the rot of corruption; PDP promoted corruption; why are they afraid? Look at the revelations coming up now; PDP should bury its head in shame. PDP should be banned from speaking because Nigerians hold them in great contempt for the way they desecrated democracy.”
He expressed confidence that he would win the rerun, as according to him, “the number of people who had reached me ever since this judgement was delivered is overwhelming. I have used it to gauge the mood of the people; they are so excited.
“Besides, we are very hopeful; this time around, the votes of the people will count. There will be no god-mother, god-father and the use of presidential might to suppress the will of the people.”
Source: www.today.ng
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