APC warns PDP’s Chairman, Secondus, against unguarded political utterances, conduct
*Says his wrongful actions will only bring him personal attacks, ridicule
By Bashir Adefaka
“Weeks ago the PDP National Chairman took the internal matters of the country’s politics to the international scene by writing letters to various international organizations. Again, soon after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the Osun State Governorship Election inconclusive, Prince Secondus without basis accused the electoral body of conspiring with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to declare the election inconclusive.”
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Uche Secondus, has been warned to watch its words and the way he conducts his politics wrongfully present internal matters of Nigeria to various international organizations so as not to cause image problem for himself, his party and the country in general.
This was coming from the All Progressives Congress (APC) through a statement on Tuesday by its Acting National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Yekini Nabena, copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER.
Nabena hinted that the APC would, as a rule, ignore “irresponsible and baseless utterances and actions as exhibited by the PDP National Chairman, but as we prepare for the forthcoming 2019 General elections, it is necessary we give a word of caution on expected behavior required of all political sides.”
He added that “Prince Secondus is respectfully advised to temper his political language and conduct,” noting that his unfounded allegation on the inconclusive Osun State governorship election was not expected from such highly-placed party official.
The APC said the PDP chairman was taking mudslinging too far for accusing the APC of conspiring with INEC, without proof.
It therefore advised Secondus “not to descend to the level unexpected of his office, less he enters the boxing ring with its attendant mud and dirt. His action will only bring him personal attacks, ridicule. A word is enough for the wise!”
The statement read in full:
“The National Chairman of a political party is expected to exhibit the highest sense of patriotism, decency and decorum in public conduct and discourse. Regrettably, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has not lived up to these basic expectations.
“Weeks ago the PDP National Chairman took the internal matters of the country’s politics to the international scene by writing letters to various international organizations. Again, soon after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the Osun State Governorship Election inconclusive, Prince Secondus without basis accused the electoral body of conspiring with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to declare the election inconclusive.
“The APC would as a rule ignore irresponsible and baseless utterances and actions as exhibited by the PDP National Chairman, but as we prepare for the forthcoming 2019 General elections, it is necessary we give a word of caution on expected behavior required of all political sides. Prince Secondus is respectfully advised to temper his political language and conduct.
“His unfounded allegation on the inconclusive Osun State governorship election is not expected from such highly-placed party official. Accusing the APC of conspiring with INEC, without proof, is taking mudslinging too far.
“We advise Prince Secondus not to descend to the level unexpected of his office, less he enters the boxing ring with its attendant mud and dirt. His action will only bring him personal attacks, ridicule. A word is enough for the wise!”
