The Zonal Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South South, George Turnah, has taken on the Chief Whip of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Gabriel Ogbara, over apologies tendered on his behalf to Governor Douye Diri.
Turnah, in a statement by his Media Assistant, Kelvin Loveday Egbo, was quoted as alleging that Ogbara used his name to curry favour from Diri.
He condemned Ogbara’s supposed apologies to Governor Diri regarding his recent political actions, labelling them as hypocritical and sycophantic behaviour unfit for someone in such a prominent position.
Turnah affirmed that he harbours no grievances against Governor Diri that would warrant such apologies and refuted any suggestions of having betrayed his benefactor. He emphasised his commitment to aiding Sen. Diri in both his initial and subsequent gubernatorial campaigns, questioning what Ogbara meant by claims of betrayal.
“I supported the Governor in both his first and second term elections and maintained my integrity even as the PDP agent in Ogbia LGA during the last election,” Turnah stated. “I did everything necessary to support Governor Diri when it mattered most. At this point, I have nothing left to contribute or offer to Governor Diri, so notions of betrayal are baseless. In fact, I feel I am the one being betrayed.”
Turnah suggested that Ogbara could further his ambitions for a third term without necessarily resorting to using his name or exploiting the current circumstances for his own gain.
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