NOTWITHSTANDING the endorsement of the incumbent House of Representatives member, Mr Johnson Oghuma (Etsako Federal Constituency) by some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), his main challenger, Mr Julius Abuda has vowed not to step down.
An optimistic Abuda who spoke with journalists during the weekend at Auchi said he is not threatened by the alleged endorsement of Oghuma as his chances of emerging as the candidate of the ruling party in the forthcoming party primaries are very bright following the introduction of the direct primary in the state.
He said that the decision by the national chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to introduce direct primary in the state was the best, noting that the process was aimed at ensuring that party faithful at the grassroots participate and vote for candidates of their choice.
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Abuda said: “Two days ago, the National Chairman, our leader Comrade Adams Oshiomhole made it very clear that as an Edo man, he will do everything that is very credible and that he wants all the stakeholders to be part of the process so they have approved a direct primary in Edo State.”
The aspirant said that having worked and moved round the 22 wards canvassing for the members of the party to vote for him at the primaries which holds on October 3, he was sure of victory.
According to him, instead of some leaders to sit in one place and decide who the candidate is, the choice should be left to the members.
He said: “The endorsement is not a threat. Some people because of their personal interests could just gather in one place to endorse some individuals.
You can endorse a candidate or aspirant individually or collectively, but I think you cannot give what is not yours. The House of Representatives position is for a person to represent the people of Etsako Federal Constituency.
“You can see that I am gathering more momentum, so I don’t feel threatened at all. Though I know who I am competing with, my chances of getting the House of Representatives ticket is very very bright, because some of his supporters are saying Abuda is generally accepted by the people and so that is who they want.
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