Abia PDP decampees are nothing but Food-Is-Ready Politicians—-Senator Emma Nwaka, Former Abia so PDP chairman
Senator Emmanuel NwakaThe former Abia State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and 2023 governorship aspirant, Sen Emma Nwaka has described those who recently decamped from PDP to other political parties in the state as “food-is-ready” Politicians, pjtvnews reports.
In a chat with pjtvnews correspondent, Sen Nwaka said he was never surprised at all, with the turn of events in the state. He stated that, instead of the decampees to rebuild the party they destroyed, they have chosen to become mere tenants elsewhere.
Recall that, a few days ago, the state witnessed a mass exodus of over 50 prominent, stakeholders and financiers of the Peoples Democratic Party members from the party to other political parties with people pointing accusing fingers here and there.
In this interview, you will know the stands of Sen Nwaka and his next line of actions.
Can we meet you Sir?
My name is Sen Emma Nwaka, from Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State and stakeholder of the Peoples Democratic Party within and outside the state
What’s your perspective on the current exodus of PDP members from the party?
Ans: I am not surprised at all with the turn of events. What you’re witnessing is symptomatic of food-is-ready politicians. Instead of rebuilding the party they destroyed, they have chosen to become mere tenants elsewhere.
How did they destroy the party?
Ans: I am sure that you have heard that PDP, Abia State was comatose as at 2010 when I was head-hunted to come and rebuild it. Without thumping my chest, it is right to say that my team and I did a good job of the assignment. My five years at the helm have been described as the golden years of the party. I returned the party to its winning ways. During my time, party affairs were conducted from the party secretariat and party members had a say but the moment I turned my back, all that changed.
Party officials, after my exit, lost control. They started taking instructions from a few government officials, who weaponized the party against perceived enemies within the party. They sat in Umuahia and decided who would be an officer of the party at the ward level. As if that was not enough, the three Senatorial Structure of the State became non-existent in their minds and ceased to be the basis for the allocation of offices. Abia, for them, was made up of old-Bende and Aba Districts. In the process, Abia North Senatorial Zone, was alienated. All these and more, laid the foundation for the death of the party. Instead of making efforts to rebuild, the food-is-ready politicians chose to abandon their sinking ship.
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Are you still in PDP?
Ans: The once vibrant party is now a ghost of itself. To remain there would be like having a one-man party. So, I have decided to join the Siddon Look Party ( SLP). New members are welcome. We’ll soon build it into a formidable party: Better to build than to destroy- is our motto.
