By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
Chairman of the National Convention Planning Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sen. David Mark has called on all the aspirants to shun acrimony and imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship as primary elections kick off on Saturday commencing with State Assembly.
Senator Mark in a statement by Paul Mumeh, his Special Adviser, urged party stakeholder to comply with the rules of the game and also imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship at the end of the exercise all only one candidate can emerge for each position.
According to the former President of the Senate, (2007 – 2015) “The Party has clear guidelines and rules for the exercises. Every aspirant should be guided by the processes. The party will not compromise any of the rules”.
He counselled delegates to the congresses and conventions to consider the integrity and past accomplishments of aspirants in order to make informed choices of candidates for the elections.
“In making your decisions, consider the interest of the people. Politics is a conveyor belt to serve humanity. The greater interest of our people is paramount, Senator Mark advised “.
The former president of the Senate cautioned against politics of acrimony, bitterness or violence saying “see politics like a sporting competition. If you don’t win today, you can win tomorrow “.
On his part, he assured of a level playing field for all aspirants, saying who ever emerges from the open and transparent elections must be the choice of the people.
He urged aspirants and their supporters alike to refrain from combative or inflammatory statements to avoid unnecessary provocation, even as he expressed confidence that the party will produce the best candidates for the elections in 2023.
