by 05/05/2022
The Honourable State Chairman
All Progressives Congress
Murtala Mohammed Highway
Calabar
Dear Honourable Chairman,
A NECESSARY WORD OF CAUTION AT THIS CRITICAL POINT.
We at the CHRIS AGARA CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION wish to make our humble contributions to the ongoing conversation about the modalities for electing (or chosing) a Governorship Candidate for our great party in the runnup to the general elections of 2023 as follows.
1. That we understand that State Executive Committee of the Party as moderated by the State Caucus of the Party is the highest decision making organ of the Party in our dear state.
2. That we recognise that the powers exercised by these bodies should also be guided at all times by the Electoral Act (as amended) and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
3. Taking due cognisance of all the above therefore, we wish to encourage the Party to take only the decisions that will help in providing a level playing ground for all aspirants to the office of Governor in order to avoid unnecessary disputation as a result of the conduct of its affairs and the Primaries elections at this critical time.
4. It is our humble view at the CHRIS AGARA CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION that the Party should be cognisant of the fact that whereas the Party and its organs have the legitimate responsibility to conduct the Primaries of the Governorship race without let or hindrance, the participants also reserve the right to protect themselves and their rights within the ambit of the law.
5. We urge the Party to take serious notice of the fact that our Principal, CHIEF ( BARR.) CHRIS AGARA could not be present at the Aspirants Meeting of April 26th instance as a result of logistics challenges and was not allowed to be represented.
6. That having not been at that meeting and having been denied representation, CHIEF (BARR.) CHRIS AGARA could not be bound by any decision or agreements thereof and will not subject himself to same.
7. We urge the leaders of our great Party to strive always to conduct the affairs of the Party with the most excellent intentions to ensure just and fair processes that would allow the legitimate emergence of a capable, popular and responsible Candidate for our dear Party even as we prepare to face up to the expected bullish challenge of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
8. While we remain loyal to and respectful of all legitimate authorities appertaining to the forthcoming exercise, we are also fully prepared to protect ourselves against any decisions or acts that may appear calculated to subvert the rules of the contest in favour of one or the other Candidate.
Respectfully Yours,
Richard Ogbeche Esq.
DG, CHRIS AGARA CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION.
