Rivers 2015 Guber polls: One out of three options before Princewill

It is no longer news that the PDP gubernatorial primaries held in Rivers state were designed to tell myself and other aspirants that the Ogoni and Ijaw aspirations were not just misplaced, they were irrelevant. It was designed to show us that the agenda for Wike was bigger than that for the rest of us and that in their scheme of things we do not matter. The former Honourable Minister may have won the battle without us, but let us see how he intends to win the war. The role of the party leadership in this ugly incident will never be forgotten and rightly so. From national to state level, Rivers people were let down again and again and again. Each and everyone of them who were behind it will pay for this. In this life or the next. My prayer is that God’s judgement will never escape them. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.

As for my supporters and I, we will announce our next decision very very shortly. Having seen the writing on the wall far far back, we received calls from several political parties to pursue the option of running under the banner of one of the more viable ones with a high quality Kalabari/Ogoni ticket so as not to deny the people of the state, the real choice they deserve. Wike and Dakuku, two Amaechi boys, are not a choice, they are a smart imposition and Rivers people should be given the real option to reject them. I have no reason to waste my valuable time appealing the primary, as the father of a gorilla is still a gorilla. PDP deserves Wike and I believe they should have him. If my judgement is right, Rivers people are more interested in the person, than the party. In 2015, they will show the world how fed up they are of the big political parties. My question is do I give them a different choice? What do I do? Since my mission is not for my benefit, let me ask those who I want to serve. Your wish is my command.
To run or not to run? That is the question.

After a close examination, here are the options before us:

1. Join the Labour Party, APGA or the PDM.
2. Accept the imposition and stay quiet in the party.
or
3. Quit politics altogether.

I have consulted my political associates and option 1 is their overwhelming favourite. They have even gone as far as mentioning the party I should join. But I am not just a politician, I am a mentor and an inspiration to many, so my consultations will have to go far far wider. I need to hear from friends, family and others as well. Besides it comes with huge financial and personal sacrifice. Not just from me, but from my supporters. I am ready if required, but are you?

Once again, let me remind all those who contributed financially to my politics, that if we go for option 3 and quit politics, all your contributions will be returned in full. I have not been given the opportunity of doing any real politicking yet, so I have not spent any money from the campaign account.

Once again, I thank you for all the prayers and words of encouragement. Do not despair. This outcome was inevitable. I saw it coming. But I still prefer to be here than where either Wike or Dakuku are. It is better to be on the right side of the wrong than on the wrong side of right.
God knows best. He works in very mysterious ways.
www.tonyeprincewill.com
For the sake of our children

2015: Buhari’s Emergence is a Quit Notice to Jonathan, PDP —Rivers APC

Congratulates Amaechi, other APC Leaders for their political sagacity

The emergence of General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) as the Presidential Flag-Bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2015 general elections has been described as an unmistakable quit notice to President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Congratulating Buhari who picked the APC ticket on Thursday at the APC Presidential Primary in Lagos, Rivers APC said: “APC was set up to rescue and salvage our nation from the inept leadership of President Jonathan and PDP. We are happy that this dream is coming true, as indicated by the emergence of General Buhari as the APC flag-bearer. This attests to the seriousness of APC to tackle headlong the menace of insecurity, undemocratic practices, corruption and maladministration which are the hallmarks of the outgoing government of President Jonathan. APC couldn’t have made a better choice than this well-respected icon of integrity.

“That President Jonathan’s administration has brought Nigeria to its knees through its high-tech corruption is to say the obvious. Under this unfortunate administration, Nigeria has never had it so bad, being divided alongside tribal, class and religious lines by a government that lacks vision and mission. Its unprecedented undemocratic credentials include the imposition of unpopular and disreputable corrupt politicians, witch-hunting of political opponents that makes the dictatorial Abacha regime look like a saint, production of millions of youths for the labour market and endangering their lives through unscrupulous advertisements and recruitment into non-existing jobs, looting of our common patrimony with impunity and exhibition of high-handedness, uncommon in a democratic culture. Indeed, President Jonathan and his government have brought nothing but woes to almost all families in Nigeria.

“Today, our country is being mocked all over the world because of poor leadership. This makes the emergence of Buhari imperative. With this development, Nigeria and Nigerians can now heave a sigh of relief that APC’s Rescue Team has come on board. The only thing left is for all Nigerians to unite and vote out this administration that has bought shame and pains to us all.”

Rivers APC in a statement signed by the State Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, commended Buhari on his victory and his determination to lead the way to a new Nigeria if given the mandate next year by Nigerians. “As Gen. Buhari himself did say at the APC Convention, he is a man who is impatient for change, who loves Nigeria and who deserves to be given a chance to rescue the country and make her great again. We fully agree with him that we as a country simply cannot afford four more years of PDP’s corruption and the corrosive cynicism that it has bred,” Ikanya said.

The party congratulated former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Governors Rochas Okorocha and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as well Pharmacist Sam Ndah-Isaiah for being gallant in defeat and accepting the verdict of the delegates. “We pray and hope that these worthy Nigerians will fully throw their weight behind Candidate Buhari so that collectively we can march and save our nation from the hands of President Jonathan and his governance-miss-road assist as true democrats in this struggle to free our country from the chains of inept leadership forced on us by the evil PDP,” Rivers APC said.

It also congratulated the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, for the leading role he played towards the emergence of Buhari as APC’s flag-bearer. “We salute our worthy Leader and the other APC Leaders for their political sagacity, which resulted in the best party primaries ever conducted in the country and produced the best possible Presidential Candidate in the person of Gen. Buhari,” the party said, adding:
“We specifically wish to appreciate the part that Bola Tinubu, Ogbonnaya Onu and others played to bring this broom revolution to pass. We are encouraged and motivated that the suffering and persecution that we in Rivers State have been going through in the hands of President Jonathan and his PDP will be over in a matter of months. We appeal to Nigerians to take heart as their problems will soon be a thing of the past when APC, with Buhari as presidential candidate, forms the next government after the 2015 presidential elections.”

Long Live APC!
Long Live Rivers State!!
Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze,
SSA Media and Public Affairs to the State Chairman, APC Rivers State