PDP SUPPORTS TONY NWOYE SUIT AT ELECTION TRIBUNAL

The Peoples Democratic Party has thrown its support behind its
candidate for the Anambra Gubernatorial Election election, Tony
Nwoye's petition at the election tribunal.
The PDP had earlier endorsed the results released by INEC and
congratulated Willie Obiano, however Tony Nwoye protested the PDP's
endorsement of an opposition figure, and accused the Bamanga Tukur led
National Working Committee of acting in bad faith.
But in a dramatic volte-face, yesterday, the party national leadership
said it was in total support of the suit filed by its candidate, in
the November 16, 2013 Anambra governorship election, Tony Nwoye
challenging the result of the poll.
It described the action of the candidate as a step in the right
direction and an acceptance of the directive of the NWC earlier
communicated to him to pursue the mandate in accordance with
established democratic procedures and rules.
"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 party in seeking redress at the
right time and through the appropriate democratic channel," the
statement said. Expressing optimism that justice would prevail at the
end of the day, the statement said the PDP was impressed by Nwoye's
credible outing, resilience and grassroots appeal which brought him to
the forefront in the race despite having only two weeks to campaign.
It therefore admonished all PDP members to close ranks and remained
focused in supporting the party and its candidate.
Culled from SUN