There were uncertainties in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State on Wednesday following an indication that the former governor of the state, Mr. Timipre Sylva, had finally dumped the party for the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Sylva, an estranged member of the PDP, who took succour in the fold of the Kawu Baraje-led new PDP was said to have joined the APC with his array of supporters.
The former governor, who was denied a second term ticket by the PDP was said to have taken the decision in his bid to bounce back to political relevance.
Sylva was conspicuous at all the gatherings of the nPDP that culminated in the merger of the splinter group including five PDP governors with the APC on last week.
He also posed for pictures along with the defecting members of the PDP after the merger was consummated in Abuja.
When newmen inquired about Sylva’s fate, a source close to him said the former governor had toed the path of his leaders in the nPDP.
The source who pleaded anonymity said: “His fate is known. You know he was a principal member of the nPDP and he was involved in all the meetings and negotiations before the merger.
“He contributed in midwifing the process. If the nPDP has joined the APC, it means he has also joined the APC. He can’t back out from the decision of the nPDP.
“Also you remember that PDP dumped Sylva and denied him a second-term ticket despite all the sacrifices he made for the party including his contributions to the election of President Goodluck Jonathan. So if Sylva and other like minds decided to dump the party for APC, his action is justified.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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APC is now the party for disgruntled PDP looters. How are they any better than PDP. I fear for Nigeria
ReplyDeleteGoat,pig,hen, mosquito and parasite will still turn to human being to join APC
ReplyDeleteAPC is dumping the dumping ground now !, it clear dat no good thing can come from APC. It s de party for drugmen, mad peopl, corrupt leaders who has nothing to offer nigerians..kupapa
ReplyDeleteThe country had been on reverse - gear since the advent of the present democratic experience. The only good thing we have seen the coming together of some leaders that are not too pleased with the high level of looting not because they are saints but they know that the time is so short and they don't want to be consumed by the impending doom. This nation can not continue on this path something must give in. I'm in total support of any legal action that will bring about the type of changes we are witnessing in Edo and Lagos states where leaders are actually doing something unlike the big fraud in Abuja.
ReplyDeleteThe country had been on reverse - gear since the advent of the present democratic experience. The only good thing we have seen the coming together of some leaders that are not too pleased with the high level of looting not because they are saints but they know that the time is so short and they don't want to be consumed by the impending doom. This nation can not continue on this path something must give in. I'm in total support of any legal action that will bring about the type of changes we are witnessing in Edo and Lagos states where leaders are actually doing something unlike the big fraud in Abuja.
ReplyDeleteWHY ARE WE AFRAID OF CHANGE OR SHOULD I SAY, WHY ARE WE ENEMIES OF CHANGE. IF YOU BELIEVE THAT THE FRIENDS A PERSON IS MOVING WITH CAN AFFECT HIS CHARACTER AND THAT CHANGING THE ASSOCIATION CAN BRING A CHANGE, THEN LET'S TRY APC. I AM NOT A CARD CARRYING MEMBER OF ANY PARTY, I ONLY WANT A CHANGE. THE DEVIL YOU KNOW IN MOST CASES MAY NOT BE BETTER THAN THE ANGEL YOU DON'T KNOW. DIFFERENT PARTIES HAVE RULED IN AMERICA, BRITAIN ETC, EVEN IN GHANA. WHY ARE WE STICKING TO ONLY ONE. I SUPPORT CHANGE FROM THE NORMS TO A FRESH TRIER NO MATTER THE PAINS. AWAY WITH PDP. SYLVA AND THE REST MIGHT CHANGE, IF THEY SEE A TRUE MENTOR AND A TRANSFORMING LEADER.
ReplyDeletethe good guys are leaving PDP to join the true party APC..we need change...those left in the PDP are the thieves and looters of our economy..people be wise..lets kick PDP out come 2015....a word is enough for the wise.....
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