Sam Amadi, one of the major contenders for the ticket of the Labour Party in the upcoming Governorship election in Imo State has raised serious concerns as the party conducts its primary election today.
Amadi in a statement on Saturday afternoon, revealed that the “events of the last few days are dashing my hope that the party is ready to be a vanguard of change that will mobilize Imo people against Hope Uzodinma administration.”
He added that the leadership of the Labour Party has failed to learn from the mistakes of APGA, adding that the like in other parties, money is playing a huge role, contrary to the assurances by the party.
“The leadership does not want to learn from the tragic event of the collapse of APGA in 2018. The Open Bazaar for delegates has commenced, contrary to the assurances that Labour Party is determined to avoid the path of ignominy that led to defeat for APGA in 2019 elections.
The associate Professor and Director Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts said he’s not ready to give money to any delegate to be elected as the candidate of the party.
The statement reads in full:
STATEMENT ON MY CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE LP IMO STATE GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY ELECTION
1. I decided to join the Labour Party governorship race because of my belief that the party under Mr. Peter Obi offers the best opportunity to Imo people to throw away the shackles of corrupt and criminal leadership that started long ago and is aggravated under Governor Hope Uzodinma. My decision was also based on the growing determination of Imo people to fight to save their life from the stranglehold of dangerous club of 419 politicians who continue to succeed themselves in Imo State. Mr. Peter Obi’s emergence as a light in the tunnel of Nigeria’s political leadership gave me the hope that the Labour Party that he leads will represent a real commitment to a new politics. This hope further encouraged me to join the governorship primary contest.
2. It is important to say that some well-meaning Imo people continue to doubt that the personality and excellence associated with Mr. Peter Obi have rubbed off deeply on the structure and institutions of the Labour Party, and that the Labour Party for all essential purposes is different from the other parties as ill-defined machines for electoral transactions. had my doubt about the metamorphosis of the Labour Party even with the light of Mr. Peter Obi. But after conversations with Mr. Peter Obi and the national leadership, I stepped out to be one of the aspirants. It has been a great honor to receive enormous support of Imo people across political parties. The ObiDients have been tremendous in their support, am also overwhelmed by the best wishes of our party leaders who recognize that I am the best person to take Imo away from the terrible trajectory that previous and present governments have placed it.
3. Today, as the delegates decide on the candidate for the party, I wish them the wisdom and courage to vote right. I must note that events of the last few days are dashing my hope that the party is ready to be a vanguard of change that will mobilize Imo people against Hope Uzodinma administration. The leadership does not want to learn from the tragic event of the collapse of APGA in 2018. The Open Bazaar for delegates has commenced, contrary to the assurances that Labour Party is determined to avoid the path of ignominy that led to defeat for APGA in 2019 elections.
4. I must state clearly that will not participate in the buying and selling of delegates in any form. I have offered myself, my integrity, my competences, and my courage to dislodge Hope Uzodinma and to the mobilize the people to build a new Imo that is secured, prosperous and accountable. I will not give anyone one kobo. have given everything. have dedicated myself entirely to be an exemplary Chief Executive of the State. I am coming to serve the people and to sacrifice everything to make Imo the most successful Black state in the world.
5. Delegates should vote for me if they like the message; or vote for another person if
they like the money.
Signed
Dr. Sam Amadi
Labour Party Imo State Governorship Aspirant
Saturday, April 15, 2023
