FROM IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY
Leadership of African Democratic Congress, ADC, yesterday hailed the contributions of a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, following his support for the party.
ADC described Odigie-Oyegun as its number one chieftain in Edo State.
It also pledged to demonstrate its readiness to win the forthcoming bye-election across the country scheduled for August 16.
Speaking in Benin during a well-attended stakeholders meeting held at the residence of Chief Odigie-Oyegun, who was a former Edo State governor, the National Vice Chairman, South South, ADC, Mr Festus Igbinoba enjoined members to keep faith with the party.
Igbinoba stated that there is no discrimination in the ADC, just as he welcomed all political parties leaders and politicians coming to pitch tent with the party.
According to him, the party has no new or old members, hence the need for all members to see themselves as equal.
He dismissed the insinuation by political opponents that ADC had been hijacked by some disgruntled policians.
While calling for unity of purpose to enable it challenge the ruling party in future elections, he said the August 16 bye-election across the country will confirm its preparedness and determination to rescue the country from the APC.
Notable personalities who attended the meeting include Chief Odigie- Oyegun, Senator Roland Owie, Senator Ehigie Uzamere, former governor of Edo State, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, Dr Isaiah Osifo, Kenneth Imansuagbon , Segius Oguns, who is the ADC candidate for Edo Central senatorial bye-election, among others.
