Exit of five governors will strengthen PDP – Senator Ifeanyi Okowa

Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, (PDP-Delta), said on Monday that the exit of some governors from the PDP would strengthen the party.

Okowa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Asaba that those who were left behind would work hard to ensure that the party excelled in the subsequent elections.

He said that the development was a welcome development, adding that it would entrench competition necessary for democracy to grow.
According to Okowa, since the governors have defected, those who are left in the PDP will work hard to ensure that the party continues to win.

“But whatever is going on in this country, I think it is good for the democracy of this nation.

“We require competition for democracy to grow and once democracy begins to grow, it becomes competitive.

“It is more likely that government will become more efficient and good governance will definitely be the order of the game, ” he said.

In a related development, the Rt. Rev. Justus Mogekwu, Anglican Bishop of Asaba Dioceses, said the governors were in order if their intentions were good.

He, however, cautioned that if their desire was to foment crises in the country, God would not allow it.
“If the governors’ exit to new political party is motivated by genuine desire to wage war against financial impropriety, political dishonesty and so on, the God will be with them.

“But if they have an agenda to destabilise the society and use the defection as a mere front, then God will judge,’’ Mogekwu said .

He, however, advised politicians to imbibe integrity as a lifestyle, to better the lots of the people in the country. (NAN)

NAN reports that five PDP-controled governors, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers, Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State, Murtala Nyako of Adamawa, Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara and Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State defected to the APC, following disagreements with the PDP leadership