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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Abia State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Kelechi Anosike, has assured that he is going to reposition the party in the state.
Anosike gave the assurance in Umuahia while speaking with newsmen on the outcome of the PDP primary election.
Anosike promised to return the PDP to a party of first choice in the state.
“I made up my mind to step forward and contribute more actively to rebuilding and repositioning our party. The PDP is bigger than any individual.
“Not all of us can hold office at the same time. While we appreciate and respect those who have held positions in the party and government over the years, we must also recognise and honour those who remained faithful, supportive, and committed even without occupying office.”
On the story making the rounds that he is new in the PDP, he stated that he joined the party in 2005 and has remained an active member, despite not having held any government or party position.
Anosike explained that those who he alleged joined the PDP during what he described as the “social media era” and do not know his journey with the PDP have been questioning his membership of the party.
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The governorship candidate disclosed that he contested for the House of Representatives ticket for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency seat in 2011 on the platform of the PDP, but could not secure the party’s nomination for the position.
He, however, added that he has served on several national party and federal government committees and assignments with commendations.
“My membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is being questioned in some quarters, particularly by those who joined the party in the social media era and may not be familiar with our history and journey over the years.
“For the avoidance of doubt, I am not a newcomer in the PDP. My relationship with, and membership of, our great party did not begin recently, neither is it driven by political convenience or personal ambition.
“I became a member of the PDP in 2005, long before politics became dominated by social media narratives and online visibility.
“Though I have not held a party position or served in government within Abia State, I have remained an active and committed member of our party over the years, contributing in different capacities and supporting the growth and sustenance of the PDP at both national and local levels.
“I have served on several national party and federal government committees and assignments with commendations. I also authored the biography of former President Olusegun Obasanjo titled ‘Olusegun Obasanjo: The Man, The Message, The Movement’.”
He described himself as a loyal party member who labours quietly behind the scenes, supports party structures, keeps faith during difficult moments, and remains steadfast through changing political seasons.
