President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was in Yola the Adamawa State
capital during the weekend – making it the third in a month.
The President’s visit was said to
sooth frayed nerves over the squabble that saw the party (PDP)
fractionalized over the last party primaries held in Abuja and not in
Adamawa state as the constitution demands .
Since the said party primaries which produced Malam Nuhu Ribadu for
the Governors seat, all has not been well.
There is still rancour over the national assembly seats and which has
created fear as to the seriousness of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) in winning the state election.
Hot exchanges took place at the special stakeholders meeting between
some of the party stalwarts but the humility of Mr. President brought
the situation under control.
Journalists were asked to go out but sources disclosed how
chief Grace Folashade Jackson Bent condemned a speech by Senator
Jonathan Silas Zwingina who was said to have seen nothing wrong with
the primaries held in Abuja.
During the stakeholders meeting, President Jonathan was able to
addressed most of the thorny issues.
Chairing the meeting which took place at the government house Yola, he
appealed passionately to all the aggrieved party faithful on the need
to work for the success of the party.
The Presidents intervention appeared to have been the tonic that has
probably nipped the problem which has continued to give party faithful
sleepless nights.
Governor James Bala Nggilari in his remarks assured that the President
should be rest assured of victory in Adamawa State.
“As a party faithful sir, we must deliver to you and the other members
the needed victory”, he promised.
Nggilari disclosed that he was sure that with Malam Nuhu Ribadu as the
standard bearer of the party it is therefore a blessing for the party
and the people of the state.
“What we need is a governor with international connections and using
these connections to develop our state”, he added.
State chairman of the party Chief Joel Madaki said members have agreed
to put behind all the wrangling with a total pledge to work for the
victory of the PDP.
He conceded that there was inter house struggle in the state chapter
of the party adding that before now, only two parties PDP and APC
existed in the state but since the primaries there are now four
parties in Adamawa state.
This he said was because disenchanted members left for other parties
while the rival APC did not loose one member to the PDP.
He appealed for support from Mr. President saying the party officials
have since commended reconciliation in the 226 wards that make up
Adamawa State.
In a similar development, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have kick
started their campaigns in full swing as they started with Girei and
Song Local Government Areas.
