The Taraba State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has appealed to its supporters to remain calm and avoid escalating tensions over Governor Agbu Kefas’ recent appointments.
The party’s spokesperson, Andetarang Irammae, addressed journalists in Jalingo, acknowledging concerns about the appointments but assuring loyalists that the party and the governor’s administration are sensitive to their concerns.
Irammae noted that while party chieftain Hassan Kona has the right to his opinion, there is no need to “heat the polity” as power comes from God.
He emphasized that the party has a large membership and not everyone can be appointed to political positions simultaneously.
The appeal comes after Kona publicly expressed disappointment over the appointments, criticizing the recycling of old politicians and calling for the inclusion of younger, more resourceful individuals.
The party’s assurance aims to placate loyalists and maintain unity within the party.
“The party allayed the fears in some quarters about those who worked for the success of the party being abandoned and not getting the recognition they deserved for contributing to the electoral successes of the governor in the 2023 elections,” Andetarang noted.
He said, “In as much as Kona is entitled to his opinion over the governor’s appointment as a loyal party man, there is no point in heating the polity as power comes from God.
“Like any other loyal party man who expected to be rewarded after working hard to ensure the success of the party, Kona expected his name to be on the list, and the party feels there is nothing wrong with that.
“Perhaps he anticipated that his name would be on the list, and when he realized that his name was not on the list, to him, that was the best way to express his disenchantment.
“But he should know the party in the state has a membership of almost a million people, and you don’t expect everyone to be appointed into political positions at the same time.
It has to be this one today and another person tomorrow. I wish to appeal that people like him should remain calm and be supportive of the government, according to Nigerian Tribune.
“The governor has the prerogative right to appoint whosoever he wishes. All the appointees are members of our party and are persons with great pedigree in politics and governance, and they are expected to bring their wealth of experience for the good governance and development of the state,” he expressed.
