Over the last few weeks, there has been quite a bit of activity in regards to June 21 2014, politically speaking.
People that I had never heard of, others that I had heard of and
others that give me shakes forming alliance and/or dumping one party for
another; some politicians have had secret meetings and, just to prove
that pigs do fly, you announced that you've dumped the People's
Democratic Party for the APC.
I will not get into the nuts and bolts of these coalitions, meetings
and announcements, but rather, I want to speak to my mentor on behalf
of several others who share my views on this issue.
I was, (or should I say "we were") surprised to hear that our very
own mentor; Engineer Olusegun Adebayo Oni has left PDP to pitch tent
with APC.
Although I was disappointed you left, but I will not wholly dismiss
your character and person because of it. The Segun Oni I know is
thoughtful, intelligent, altruistic and extremely loyal.
I understand that Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal
republic of Nigeria stated clearly that "Every person shall be entitled
to assemble freely and associate with other persons, and in particular
he may form or belong to any political party, trade union or any other
association for the protection of his interest". I also do clearly
understand that the interpretation of this fundamental human right does
not translate to the "freedom to form an alliance with a man who denied
you the regards and privileges of being his predecessor in office" not
until recently when he realise he needs your support in his re-election
bid and started calling you "my egbon".
The defunct University of Science and Technology, Ifaki Ekiti,
described as Ekiti State's scientific and technological breakthrough,
would have been your administration's outstanding legacy, but your new
found allies killed the healthy, living and vibrant "child".
There is no point hiding the fact that there are certain issues
between members of PDP (Ekiti State Chapter), but a man of your
integrity shouldn't leave the party for another. You ought to have
stayed back and play your part in restoring unity amongst members of the
party. That's the definition of who we take you for; A party
leader...not a defection leader.
PDP will remain a strong political party. I am sure of it.
Mis-reported informations and ideas may portray it as otherwise ( an
unreliable and inaccurate means of judging political parties anyway,
especially considering one trying really hard to promote unity and good
governance, but I digress). However it will not change the objective of
this great party.
If I were you, I will return to PDP, to protect my integrity and
also the trust and believe my numerous supporters/ followers have in me.
Am sure PDP will welcome you back in open arms.
Sincerely Yours,
Ayodeji A. Aladejana
Email: aladejanaayodeji@gmail.com
Twitter: @Aladejanadeji
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