The Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State has set up a 69-man committee aimed at reconciling all aggrieved members of the party into its fold.
The committees which have been split into three, in line with the Senatorial Districts of Rivers East, Rivers South East and Rivers West respectively, were given 7 days beginning from Tuesday, 23rd December, 2014 to submit their reports.
Addressing journalists and party members at the PDP State Secretariat in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, State Chairman, Bro. Felix Obuah said the action became necessary as the party would not commence full electioneering campaigns without putting its house in order by reconciling all aggrieved members.
He said the members of the committees were carefully chosen by the leadership of the party in order to achieve its objectives, one of which is to win the forthcoming elections.
“The party expects you all to make difficult positions to be simple and make seemingly impossible cases to be possible so that we can rightly say we are the first in the state.
“Our goal is to reinforce our capacity, strengthen our bond of brotherhood and enhance our unity as a party so that we can sweep the forthcoming elections with effortless ease” Obuah said, adding “we must commence our campaigns as a stronger party, more united and more energized to defeat the APC in all our elections in 2015”.
Bro. Obuah, who is popularly called ‘Go Round’ by his admirers, explained that rancour and disagreements were common features in democratic dispensations, adding they were not peculiar with the PDP.
“It is common knowledge that in every contest, somebody will win and some others will lose. It is not an easy thing to win or lose but wherever we find ourselves as members of PDP, we must remember that the interest of the party is paramount and supreme” he said.
Former Governor of the state, Sir Celestine Omehia who chairs the Rivers West Senatorial District Committee spoke on behalf of the 68 other members.
He noted that despite the seeming crisis which threatened the party, PDP still remained the party to beat both in the state and country at large.
Omehia described the setting up of the committees as significant, as it marked the party’s first major action after the primaries, saying it was rare privilege to be entrusted with such important assignment.
“There were many persons in Israel but Jesus chose 12 apostles. They did not fail Jesus, so we will not fail the party in this onerous task” he submitted, adding that they would do their best to ensure that all aggrieved members of the party are reunited into the fold in view of the challenges ahead.
Details of the composition of the 3 Senatorial Districts Reconciliation Committees are as follows:
RIVERS WEST SENATORIAL ZONE
1 His Excellency, Sir Celestine Omehia – Chairman
2 Rt. Hon. Austin Opara, OFR
3 Senator George Sekibo, CON
4 His Excellency, Ambassador Desmond Akawor
5 Chief Sergent Awuse
6 Chief (Barr) Adokiye Amiesimaka, MON
7 Mrs. Toru Ofili
8 Mrs. Onimim Briggs
9 Prof. Blessing Didia
10 Chief Rodaford LongJohn
11 Prof. Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke
12 Barr. Frank Owhor
13 Dr. Henry I. Ogiri
14 Prince Emma Anyanwu
15 Dr. Sunny Ajie
16 Prof. Israel Owate
17 Chief Azubuike Nmerukini
18 Chief Kenneth Kobani
19 Dr Silva Opusunju
20 Mr. Finton Okeya
21 Alabo David Briggs
22 Surveyor Sam Agwor
23 Mrs. Tonye Oniyide
24 Senator Adawari Pepple – Secretary
RIVERS SOUTH EAST SENATORIAL ZONE
1 Hon. Sir Elemchukwu Ogbowu – Chairman
2 Hon. Hope Ikiriko
3 Chief John Ogbuku
4 Dr. Henry Ugboma
5 Hon J.P. Nally
6 Barr. (Mrs.) Ukel Oyaghiri
7 Hon (Barr) Mrs. Blessing Eddie-Amadi
8 Sir Opunabo Inko-Tariah
9 Hon. Bright Jacob
10 Chief Monday Mgbor
11 Rev. Francis Ebenezer
12 Eze Temple Ejekwu
13 Barr. Uche Amadike
14 Hon. Nwuke Anucha
15 Mr. Dimkpa Dumbari
16 Dr. Silas Eneyo
17 Rev. (Dr) Joseph C. Omaegbu
18 Barr. Lloyd Ukwu
19 Glory Chukwu
20 Chief Azubuike Ochonma
21 Dr. Hyacinth Ajie
22 Barr. Nnamdi Akani
23 Barr. Chima Boms – Secretary
RIVERS EAST SENATORIAL ZONE
1 Dr. Tammy Danagogo – Chairman
2 Senator Lee Maeba
3 Chief Ferdinand Anabraba
4 Chief Ephraim Owor-Etete
5 Chief Innocent Masi
6 Chief Ejor Ngowa Ejor
7 Chief Sarah Ntor-Ue
8 Hon. Greg Nwidam
9 Chief Ken Etekochay
10 Chief James Ezebalike
11 Prince Paul Wonodi
12 Barr. Harvey Ideozu
13 Barr. John Kalipa
14 Hon. Linda Stewart
15 Barr. Anugbum Onuoha
16 Chief John U. Obi
17 Chief Lawrence Amadioha
18 Barr. Clay Ogbondah
19 Sir Dr. G.N. Amadi
20 Engr. Justice Nnamdi Chukwu
21 Barr. Clifford Oparaodu – Secretary
