Leadership (Abuja)
Juliet Alohan
14 November 2008
Abuja — Hon. Samson Osagie, a member of PDP representing Uhunwonde/ Orhionwon Local Constituency at the Federal House of Representative, has described as an epoch the ruling of the Appeal Court last Tuesday in Edo Governorship Election petition, which declared Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of the Action Congress (AC) winner of the 2007 Governorship election.
In an exclusive interview with Leadership, Hon. Osagie said the ruling was fair and just, and has rekindled the confidence of the people in the judiciary as the last hope of the common man.
Hon Osagie said the wide celebration and acceptability across Edo land, following the pronouncement of the judgment shows that the ruling was in conformity with the aspirations of the people. "This is the era of the rule of law, we believe that its courses should be respected for an orderly society to exist, I cannot but congratulate the AC and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole" the honourable said.
He attributed the PDP's loss in Edo to what he termed 'very serious intra-party acrimony' that was perpetrated by the outgoing Governor and his cohorts immediately after he took over the mantle of leadership. "PDP was drifting in Edo State the people were watching helplessly, seeing the party unable to solve its own internal problems." the lawmaker lamented. He further said the widespread celebration can even be traced to traitors among party members.
Osagie also commended Oshiomhole on his promise to run an all inclusive government, open to all who are ready to join hands to move Edo State forward, including the opposition PDP.
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senza creare alcuni pasticcio, vorrei e-mail di Hon. osagie samson. i can have e-mail address of Hon.samson osagie?