…..Says Attention Of Electorates Will Be On The Party
Accord Party over the weekend held primary elections for Senate and House of Representatives positions in Rivers state without imposition of candidates.
Our correspondent who monitored the elections reports that the exercise was peaceful,devoid of rancour and inducement of delegates.
The Legal Adviser of Accord Party in Rivers State, Prefa Max, who spoke to Journalists after the primary elections stated that the 2023 election would not be based on whether PDP or APC, but the attention of electorates will be on smaller party that would provide a third force that Nigerians can trust, adding that Accord Party stands the opportunity.
He said: “Primary election for the Senate and House of Representatives was peaceful and there is no imposition of candidate. We are doing it peacefully and legally and everybody is happy.
“INEC and security operatives were present to monitor the process. It is strange to them knowing that elections in Rivers State are sometimes violent, but this one was peaceful.
“We are fielding candidates for all the elective offices. There is no consensus arrangement. But where there is only one person that aspirant stands unopposed.
“There are no bigger parties and smaller parties anymore. What is important now is the electorates. If you field credible candidates with pedigree and integrity people will vote for them.
“Are you not tired of this party thing? Forget about the big names, we are coming out and we are coming for the electorates to see who they will vote for in the election and it is going to be Accord candidates.
Mr Omubo Princewill, candidate elect for the Rivers West Senatorial District, said the election in 2023 would largely be based in individuals and not party, adding that he stands the chance of winning the elections.
Princewill said: “We give glory to God for this opportunity. Being at the National Assembly is not an easy thing and I hope this will be the springboard for the general election so that we can go there and make the difference.
“No contest is simple, but I have my credentials and integrity. We no that the bigger parties have disappointed the country. Forget the name you hear, you will see we the difference. The country has tried APC and PDP, they are disappointed in them”.
