Nigeria: 'Opposition Parties Are Worse Than PDP'

16 August 2012
interview

Many people were surprised that after protesting the emergence of General Charles Airhiavbere (rtd.) as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last governorship election, you still supported him when other aspirants who equally lost at the primary opted to support Governor Adams Oshiomhole. What informed that position?

Well, my belief is that anything that happens to a man is ordained by God and it is for his own good one way or the other. So, despite my reservations about how General Airhiavbere emerged as PDP candidate, I have to accept the situation as a party loyalist. For me, my party's interest is of greater interest than any other consideration. Well, after due consultations with my supporters, coupled with the respect I have for the party leadership and my utmost belief in the transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan, I made up my mind as a loyal party member to work for the party's victory in the election.

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