The Youths of Nsukwa Clan of Aniocha South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta have demanded the right to produce the PDP’s chairmanship candidate for the upcoming local government election.
The youth staged a peaceful protest at the Government House in Asaba on Tuesday to drive home their request.
The protesters gathered under the aegis of the Concerned Youths for the Political Liberation of Aniocha South Local Government Area.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr Andrew Okolie, from Ubulu-Uno in Aniocha South LGA, said it was the clan’s right to produce the next chairmanship candidate for the party.
“We are here because Nsukwa clan is demanding rightfully for the position of the chairman in Aniocha South Local Government Council.
“We have been protesting this and we wrote a letter to the governor regarding this issue.
“The person who told us at a point that power is not earned but taken, is the same person who is now telling us that Nsukwa clan, who did very well during the last election, should wait for 2027 to be given power.
“We are saying this because we are lovers of the PDP despite the fact that many of us here have not gotten anything from the party.
“But we have a natural love for the party and would not love to be part of the destructions of the great party,” the spokesman said.
Responding, the Chief of Staff to Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, Mr Johnson Erijo, who received the protesters, said that PDP belonged to all registered members.
“I am very happy because you people have demonstrated again that you are very responsible people.
“The last time you were here like you said, I was the one who received you people and you handed a petition like this too.
“Today again, you have come in a very orderly manner and have made your petition known to the governor in an excellent manner.
“When I listened to your speech, the passion with which you expressed love for our great party, the PDP, was very heart-warming. From all your disposition, that is not a dispute at all.
“You know when you protested and handed a petition to me, events unfolding show that at least we have acted based on your protest. So, we are happy to receive you,” he said.
Erijo described the governor as a leader with a keen interest in the nook and cranny of the state.
He promised that the governor was taking his time to ensure that the right thing was done everywhere.
“You have given me your petition with your new request, and I have listened carefully. I will brief him before presenting the petition.
“Be rest assured that the governor will do that which will make the PDP stronger than it is today,” says the governor’s chief of staff.
