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Shun Bitterness, Sit Tight Syndrome, Elders Council Charges
Politicians
By Jonathan Isiguzo
Political office holders and politicians in Imo State have again
been reminded that elections are all about winning and losing,
and never a do or die affair.
A group known as Rescue Mission Elders Council gave this advice
while commending Governor Rochas Okorocha on his Appeal Court
victory over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Calling for support for the Okorocha administration in Owerri
recently, Chief Donatus Osueze, leader of the Elders Council
said political aspirants and office holders should imbibe the
spirit of sportsmanship in political contests.
According to Chief Osueze, the Okorocha administration has
divine endorsement and should be allowed to stay.
He frowned at the selfishness and penchant of some politicians
not to accept election results in good faith, stressing that in
all situations, public interest must take precedence over
personal desires and wishes.
To enjoy a lasting democracy, Chief Osueze said popular and
public opinion must be given a chance, arguing that it is the
best yardstick to measure the acceptability of the individual
politicians.
The Rescue Elders Council further charged politicians to shun
unnecessary court litigations in light of the successes already
recorded by the present administration in Imo State.
On what it described as giant strides of Chief Rochas Okorocha
in so short a time of his tenancy as the Chief executive officer
of Imo State, the Elders Council said the state now has face
lift and called on all Imolites and residents to rally round his
administration for more developmental projects in the state.###
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