Deputy Speaker Commends Orderly PDP Congress In Rivers

Deputy Speaker of the  Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Leyii Kwanee has commended the people of Khana Local Governemtn Area for their orderly conduct during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Congress held last Saturday.

Kwanee, who spoke to newsmen in his hometown, in Khana Local Government Area, expressed happiness on the turnout and attitude of the state party officials as well as party members for  exercising discipline.

The Deputy Speaker noted that this singular action displayed at the congress will go a long way in helping to ensure internal democracy and deepen democratic values in the polity.

He commended Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and other party chieftains for giving everybody a sense of belonging, adding that this would strengthen the PDP in the area and entire state.

He appealed to party members to consistently display a gentleman’s approach in politics rather than resort to violence that does no one any good.

In another development, the leadership of PDP says Nigerians owe former President Olusegun Obasanjo a lot for his forsight and undiluted belief in the unity of the country.

Prof. Rufai Alkali, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, made the remark in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday while congratulating Obasanjo on his 75th birthday anniversary.

“For a man whose destiny has twice enthroned him to lead the nation at challenging times, he left no guesses as to his commitment and competence, leaving legacies that will outlive him.

“The nation owes a lot to his conscience, foresight and undiluted belief in the unity and oneness of our dear nation. From every stretch of imagination, Obasanjo is a great Nigerian, African statesman and a world citizen whose immense global contributions will be indelibly etched in history,” Alkali said.

The party image maker urged Nigerians and friends of the country to fecilitate with Obasanjo.

The party wished the former president good health “and many more years to enable the nation continue to benefit from his wealth of experience.”

It described Obasanjo as a man, who for the better part of his life, demonstrated uncommon leadership in service to Nigeria, Africa and the world.

It added that “the significance of these years of fearless patriotism beckons on the psyche of all Nigerians and that of those that wish her well.”