The Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Cross River State, has cautioned all stakeholders against making inflammatory statements that could further cause division among members.
The caution came hours after former Governor of the state,Donald Duke accused his succesor of injustice in PDP which he was a co-founder in Cross River State.
The party In a statement signed by its Caretaker Committee Chairman, Efiok Cobham and its Secretary, Eko Atu, says “this is not the time for members to engage in war of words capable of derailing the peace and unity which the party is noted for over the years.
“Our attention has been drawn to a widely circulated statement on social media credited to his Excellency Mr Donald Duke, former governor of Cross River State.
“Given the vagaries of the social media space, we would have ignored the statement as it is not signed. But since there has been no rebuttal from Mr. Duke, we are constrained to respond in the assumption of its authenticity.
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“We congratulate his Excellency Donald Duke for finding the courage to re-join the party on whose platform he twice contested and won elections as Governor of Cross River state.
“It is our firm belief that his coming back to the party is not only indicative of the party’s strength in the state, but more importantly, will help in rebuilding a strong and virile party.
“The party will like to caution all stakeholders that this is a time for rebuilding, restoration and reconciliation. It is not a time for trading blames.
“The larger purpose of the development of Cross River state should remain our unwavering focus and should insulate party stakeholders from all other distractions”The statement reads
Editor : Paul Akhagbemhe
