Metuh & Akpabio. |
Two
weeks ago, I was present during a heated exchange on the allegation of this
defection and a warrior Governor completely went on the offensive. I stood with
Senator Godswill Akpabio.
I
stood with the Akpabio who did well as a PDP governor, I stood with the Akpabio
whose brilliance and oratory in espousing the ideals of our great party is
second to none, I stood with the Akpabio who inspired, encouraged and motivated
our new media team then under the leadership of Deji Adeyanju and Henry Shield (I
still remember his admonition to them never to give up or surrender on account
of actual or perceived persecution) and I will forever stand with the Akpabio
who uncommonly transformed and elevated the plight, vision, perception and
indeed the lives of his people.
If
this rumour is true, I cannot second guess his reasons. Many have claimed it
has to do with threats of ....
Yes,
it is a lonely road when you are visited with state sponsored media trial, your
family name and reputation tarnished with falsehood. It is a lonely road when
some of those you hoped will defend, console and support you are frightened
even to assist in any manner whatsoever. Indeed it is a difficult path to tread
when you envisage that they might even deny you access to prescribed medical
treatments. But then, you are Godswill Akpabio, the uncommon governor. If
lesser mortals have survived, how much more the 'lion of the south'.
I
still do not believe....
No
matter what happens, I plead with our members to remember the Akpabio that
contributed so much to the growth and image of our party. We do not have the
culture of denigrating our members when they choose to exercise their
democratic right of freedom of association. If Akpabio leaves, I do not think
he can criticize our party, he will find it difficult and will need more than a
life time to explain and/or justify such a decision.
In
the meantime, Please do join me to pray for my friend and brother, Senator
Godswill Akpabio to make the right decision in this circumstance.
Chief
Olisa Metuh was former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP).
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