The
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Governorship Appeal committee on
Saturday upheld disqualification of six aspirants on its platform.
Aside
the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, others who failed earlier failed
the screening include Mr. Emmanuel Nweke, Ogbuefi Tony Nnaechetta, Mr. Chinedu
Francis Idigo, Dr. Chike Obidigbo and Mr. Oseloka Obaze.
A
statement on Friday signed by the chairman of the Gubernatorial Screening
panel, Alhaji Tayo Sowunmi, secretary, Mr. Ifeanyi Mbaeri, had confirmed the
failure of the six aspirant’s to pass the interview.
The
panel had disclosed that while the aspirants have been notified as to the
reasons for their non-clearance in the provisional certificate issued to them
after the exercise, they would be given another chance at the an appeal panel
headed by Chief Tony Ojielo.
But the Ojielo’s panel after hearing what they had to say, informed journalists that their aspirants’ appeal lacked merit and that the committee had no other option than to affirm their disqualification.
But the Ojielo’s panel after hearing what they had to say, informed journalists that their aspirants’ appeal lacked merit and that the committee had no other option than to affirm their disqualification.
His
words: “The panel considered the appeals of the following aspirants who failed
the screening of the party for the Anambra guber election.
“It
was our view that the screening panel touched on all the relevant aspects of
the party’s electoral guidelines and affirmed the submissions of all the
aspirants that met the requirements of these guidelines.
“Therefore
we the members of the appeal panel found it unnecessary to change the decision
of the screening committee. The appeals were therefore dismissed as lacking in
merit. Continuing, “As the chairman of the appeal panel, the party is always
one, if you are vying for an election, you are trying to build the party, your
making an input into the party. If you are not lucky to the candidate of the
election, there is no reason whatsoever why you should abandon the party,
rather you should stay and make input in the party tomorrow may be your day.
This is what I tell our members all the time, no one person wins all battles.
“Can
you imagine someone who wanted to contest election and he does not have a
voters card, can you imagine someone who want to contest election and he does
not have a party membership card.
According
to the chairman, the guidelines for elections are peculiar to APGA adding that
other parties and even government agencies adhere to certain requirements.
“In
most cases there is a requirement for three year tax clearance.you must have
paid you tax three years as and when due. Fortunately most of those who aspired
to fly APGA’s flag in this gubernatorial election appeared to have paid their
taxes. “
Other
members of the appeal panel were Bala Bako, Secretary; Dr. Mic Adams; High
Chief Ogometu Ukpenetus; and Hajia Hadiza Aliyu Gogori.
The seven successful aspirants are: Hon. Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Nwogbo, Mr. Paul Odenigbo, Hon. Uche Lillian Ekwunife, Chief Willie Obiano, Mr. John Nwosu, Mr. John Okechukwu Emeka and Nwachi Patrick Obianwu.
The seven successful aspirants are: Hon. Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Nwogbo, Mr. Paul Odenigbo, Hon. Uche Lillian Ekwunife, Chief Willie Obiano, Mr. John Nwosu, Mr. John Okechukwu Emeka and Nwachi Patrick Obianwu.
Reacting
after Friday’s disqualification, Soludo in a statement issued by his media
aide, Mr. Bonaventure Melah, said he would accept the party’s decision and also
remain a loyal member.
He
added that he joined APGA to help build it into a formidable political party and
will keep his eyes on that objective.
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