The crack in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued as a group from the NorthEast purportedly loyal to the party chairman, Chief John Oyegun has described him as “a man
of honour, integrity and dignity” reports ITRealms.
The group which called itself APC United Front in a press
statement made available to ITRealms in Abuja quoted its chairman, Alhaji
Ibrahim Musa, as describing as laughable the calls
on Oyegun to resign as chairman of the APC by Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu
and his co-travellers, saying the world has seen a more progressive party under
his dynamic leadership.
“Chief Odigie Oyegun is not under the influence of a
powerful and sinister arm of government. He will never thwart the will of the
people” the group said.
They praised the national chairman for his strategic roles
in internal party governance and in the development and promulgation of party
policy.
Listing intellectual depth, credible track record,
futuristic vision and personal integrity as key requirements for a progressive
leader, the leaders eulogized Oyegun for giving equal rights and opportunities
to members of the APC regardless of status, class and affiliation.
“Leadership goes with creativity, sensitivity, compassion,
innovation, courage, vision, character, competence, focus, passion,
responsibility, self-discipline, service delivery and a very high dosage of
patriotism. Oyegun is an embodiment of transparency and accountability” part of the
statement said.
The leaders commended Oyegun for bringing about a more
dynamic way of administering the affairs of the party, sacrificing his comfort
to work tirelessly for the party and for allowing the wheel of democracy to run
constitutionally.
“As a man with impeccable record in governance and party
politics, Chief Odigie Oyegun will never derail from the path of honour”
The leaders, who also thanked Nigerians at home and abroad
for the confidence reposed on Oyegun, applauded him for the pragmatic steps
taken to address the problems emanating from the party’s primaries in Ondo
State.
“Oyegun is an honest
and highly effective leader. He has built a reputation anchored on integrity
over the years. He is a fountain of quality advice, inspiration, encouragement
and hope. He deserves the biggest thanks for being a team player and using his
undivided and thorough leadership style in growing the party” the leaders said.
Identifying his commitment to principle in the practice of
politics, the rule of law and the best democratic tradition of fairness as some
of the attributes that brought him into collusion with Tinubu and others, the
leaders commended him for enriching the development journey of the party and
the country.
The leaders described the decision of the Appeal Panel as
selfish.
“Oyegun is honest, dedicated, committed, and God fearing. He
is a consummate politician, proven administrator and a bridge builder. He is a
man of honour, integrity and dignity” the statement said.
The leaders while
describing Oyegun as a true democrat, a hard-working, progressive person and
leader with credibility, character and calm advised him to continue with his
good work.
They also advised Tinubu not to destroy the party with his
selfish and anti-democratic agenda.
The leaders, who also recalled the sterling performance of
Oyegun during his days as governor of Edo State, said the current national
chairman of APC performed excellently in all the sectors.
Biola Osun/GEE
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