Anambra Governorship: Nwoye Gets PDP's Backing In Challenging Result

SAN FRANCISCO, December 29, 2013, (THEWILL) -  The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, on Sunday said the National Working Committee (NWC) is committed to abiding by laid-down electoral processes and the rule of law which forms the fulcrum of the party's participation in elections across the country In a statement issued by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, the NWC said it is therefore in total support of the suit filed by its candidate, in the November 16 Anambra governorship election, Comrade Tony Nwoye challenging the result of the poll The NWC described the action of the candidate as a 'step in the right direction and an acceptance of the directive of the National Working Committee earlier communicated to him to pursue the mandate in accordance with established democratic procedures and rules " The statement said: 'The PDP is totally committed to democracy and electoral processes as stipulated by the constitution and laws of our land This explains why we remained steadfast to the processes outlined for the Anambra governorship election and the reason for our earlier stand and directive to our candidate and members to participate in the Supplementary Election as directed by INEC 'As a party committed to strengthening the institution of democracy, we believe that due process must be followed at all times to allow the laws and electoral rules run their full courses without any interruption "It is in this regard that we commend our candidate for conforming with the ideals of our great party in seeking redress at the right time and through the appropriate democratic channel ' Expressing optimism that 'justice will prevail at the end of the day', the statement said the PDP 'remains impressed by Nwoye's credible outing, resilience and grass root appeal which brought him to the forefront in the race despite having only two weeks to campaign ' It therefore charged all PDP members to close ranks and remain focused in supporting the party and the candidate The statement also urged the people of Anambra state to 'continue to resist attempts by the APC to turn the state into a theatre of violence and bloodshed typical of desperate politicians and bad losers who do not have the interest of the people at heart ' It further observed that the Anambra election and others so far conducted have shown that the PDP is still the preeminent party with genuine followership across the country irrespective of its challenges and the heinous designs by enemies of democracy to weaken its support base Noting that it remains the 'only party committed to national interest and unity, the PDP said it will continue to uphold the principles of justice and equity and ensure good governance for the welfare, prosperity and happiness of all Nigerians across board