Arrest And Prosecute Oshiomhole, APC Now – PDP House Of Reps Caucus Urge, Congratulate Gov. Diri

ABIODUN JIMOH

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the House of Representatives have called for immediate arrest and prosecution of the National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and APC as a corporate entity under Section 31 (8) of the Electoral Act.

The Caucus however congratulated the newly sworn-in Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, and the PDP on this divine, historic and landmark victory.

Rep. Kingsley Chinda, Leader, PDP caucus, House of Representatives, expressed this on behalf of the party caucus in a statement made available to Daily Dispatch over the weekend.

Rep. Chinda hereby urged Governor Diri to fully concentrate on the task of ensuring good governance and delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Bayelsa State and Nigerians in general.

“PDP will continue to call for and work towards deepening our democratic practices. Consequent upon the judgement, We call for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the National Chairman of the APC and the APC as a corporate entity under Section 31 (8) of the Electoral Act.

“The Act provides that ‘A political party which presents to the Commission the name of a candidate who does not meet the qualifications stipulated in this section, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a maximum fine of N500,000.00”.

“Also, the deputy governorship candidate of APC in the November 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa State under the criminal code.

“We re-affirm our faith, confidence and unalloyed support to the leadership of our great party, PDP, we pray that the Almighty God guide, protect as well as grant Nigerians divine wisdom to discern good governance from deceitful governance.

“Once again, congratulations, your Excellency, Gov. Diri and God bless you,” he opined.