I'm Not Interested In Holding Any Post In PDP Again - Olisa Metuh

The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh has declared that he has no ambition to hold any position in the party when his tenure expires in May, irrespective of whatever position is zoned to the South-east where he comes from.

Disclosing this in a statement issued personally and signed by him on Thursday, Metuh stated that his family is in support of the decision, even as he maintained that he remains committed to making the PDP a strong and virile party.

He pointed out that he has been able to dutifully deliver his best to the party despite daunting challenges, describing himself as the longest serving member of the party’s National Executive Committee, NEC.

The statement reads, “As Nigerians are aware, my party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is preparingfor a National Convention where national officers who will pilot its affairs in the next four years are expected to emerge,” he said.

“As one of the founding members of this party, the longest serving member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and currently a critical player in the party, my supporters and admirers expect me to contest and this has spurred speculations in the media.

“However, I wish to state publicly that I have no ambitions to continue as a member of the National Working Committee after the expiration of my current tenure as the National Publicity Secretary, a decision that is enjoying the support of my family.

“I, therefore, with every sense of responsibility confirm to all members of our great party that I will not run for any position whatsoever in the forthcoming National Convention irrespective of which office may be zoned to the south east for that matter.

“What is paramount in my mind at this point is to continue to lift the image of our great party during the remaining part of my tenure as the image-maker of the PDP, a position, which by the grace of God, I have beenable to dutifully deliver to the best of my ability despite daunting challenges.

“Finally, I wish to assure all my associates and supporters that my love and commitment to the party remains unshaken, especially as we work together to build not only a strong and virile party but also a prosperous, united and stable nation.”

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