Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, has offered a blanket armnesty to members of the party who were involved in anti-party activities during the last elections.
Dr. Aziegbemi announced the decision while speaking with journalists during a thank-you party for PDP members in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State.
He implored the party members, including those that defected before the elections, to take advantage of the armnesty, assuring them that they would be forgiven and received with open arms.
He called on party members to come together to form a formidable party that would lead the people of Edo State the way Governor Obaseki was leading the state.
“For me as the state chairman, I am offering a blanket armnesty to all members of the party who did wrong during the elections. So that everything that was done before now is gone,” Aziegbemi said.
“The idea now is for all the PDP members in the state to come together to form a formidable party. Let us come together going forward, so that together we can form a very strong party to lead Edo State the way the governor is leading the state.
“All what has happened has happened and it is gone. Let us come together to build this party to what it was before, where all of us were together.
“There really wasn’t a quarrel. It was just contestation for power, and it is expected. There is nothing wrong with that, and we are not holding any grudges against anybody,” he assured.
To PDP members who defected before elections, he said, “PDP is your home. For whatever reason you left, I am saying come back. We will welcome you with open arms.”
On the issue of the speakership of the next Edo State House of Assembly, he said the party leadership in the state will meet at the appropriate time and come up with the best decision.
“This party (PDP) under the leadership of the governor believes in justice and fair play. I strongly believe that when the time comes to choose, the leadership will meet and look at the issues and I believe the best decision will be made,” he assured.
He expressed gratitude to members for working assiduously to secure victory for the party in Esan South East Local Government Area during the state assembly election.
The Liaison Officer in Esan South East Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Andrew Ojemekele, expessed delight that PDP has majority at the state House of Assembly. He said it was a proof that PDP is the owner of Edo State and expressed optimism that the party will consolidate on the victory and that nothing would happen in the future that will make members work against the party.
He described the Edo State PDP chairman as a man that is living his name – Aziegbemi, meaning resilience and patience.
