The Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has banned members of th people’s Democratic Party (PDP) especially political appointees, from constituting consultation groups ahead of 2023 general elections.
This was contained in a statement by the Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, Chief Funkekeme Solomon in Asaba on Monday.
The statement explained that such early politicking was hasty, premature, and capable of undermining the unity of purpose of the Okowa administration.
It recalled that the governor had initially cautioned members of government to exercise restraint in pursuing matters concerning 2023 now, but observed that some top government officials, particularly State Executive Council members, had continued to disregard the directive.
According to the statement, the government officials have been found accompanying their colleagues – top and contemporary – on the consultations in furtherance of their 2023 political ambitions.
It said that such actions no doubt was a distraction and was totally unacceptable as it was dividing members of the executive council.
It stressed that the governor had directed that members of the government were forbidden from accompanying anyone with political ambitions for any consultations forthwith as punitive measures await anyone who defied the directive.
“Sequel to my earlier Press Release on Political Activities ahead of 2023 – A Call for Caution – wherein it was clearly noticed that barely nine months into the second term of this administration that:
“Some members in the position of responsibility in this administration have begun consultations on their political ambition for 2023 general elections.
“Such early politicking is hasty, premature, and is capable of undermining the unity of purpose of this administration.
“Following from the above, His Excellency, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has cautioned members of government to exercise restraint.
“Consequently, the Governor has prohibited forthwith, senior officials of government from accompanying anyone with political ambition on any consultations till further notice.
“It is to be emphasized that appropriate sanctions await anyone that flouts the Governor’s directive.”
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