Orbih, Others Suspension: An Figment Of Imagination – Edo PDP SPS

…Suspensions, a joke taken too far

By Our REPORTER

Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has reacted to the recent social media report that the National Vice Chairman South-South of the party, Chief Dan Osi Orbih has been suspended by his ward exco of the party.

In a press statement which emanated from the office of the State Publicity Secretary of the Party, Chris Nehikhare started that the purported suspensions of Chief Dan Orbih and others is an figment of imaginations and the handing work of mischief makers who are desirous of bringing down the good image of Chief Orbih which he has built and maintained over the years.

According to Chris Nehikhare, “The authors of that offensive press release or communique are Trouble brewers sponsored by fifth columnists in what can only be described as a joke taken too far.

“The unauthorized, illegal, unconstitutional and irresponsible sharing of social media post announcing suspensions of party officials is hereby condemned and denounced.

“Consequently, Nigerians, Edo people and especially PDP members and supporters are advised to ignore the post, press release or communique  purporting that the National Vice Chairman, Chief Dan Osi Orbih and other elected officials of the party from Edo North Senatorial district have been suspended.”

Going further, the statement added, “Edo PDP is a peaceful, united and vibrant political party where dialogue is our watchword. We encourage political engagements and contestations which must be guided by the tenets of our constitution. We however frown at political indiscipline that brings disrepute to our brand.

“As a party in government we must live and operate by example. We must abide by the rule of law and always be conscious of the message we send to the general public at all times. 

“I appeal to our members across the state to remain calm and keep their eyes on the ball. Do not be distracted,” the statement opined.