APC chairmanship: Emokpaire picks nomination forms, says Oshiomhole not a threat –

Ahead of the national convention of the the All Progressives Congress (APC) another aspirant, Chief Ibrahim Emokpaire, has picked the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the position of national chairman.

Emokpaire who is also from Edo state where Comrade Adam Oshiomhole comes from, however declared to newsmen Tuesday in Abuja that the aspiration of the former governor wouldn’t be a threat to him.

He said: “I believe Iam the man for this job because I have the capacity, the competence, the knowledge,the technical know-how, and the ability to bring about people management as an area that I have specialized in for years. I also have the ability to bring people together as a party. That is exactly what we need at this stage. I also believe I have the freshness and fresh ideas that we require in taking our party to highest level.
“About open race, our party is a democratic party and we believe in a democratic process. That is exactly what this convention will lead to. And the party has come out openly by addressing the nation and making it very clear that this will be an open contest and that there will be a process through which a national chairman will emerge and not by imposing anybody.”

He also said that he has engaged in wide consultations before his formal declaration and was convinced that he would inspire confidence building in the ruling party.

“I have consulted widely with my family, friends and political associates before arriving at this decision, for which I am convincingly pleased that it is indeed a worthwhile venture. My political culture is entrenched in the progressive benchmark which has been the cornerstone of my political association from the formative stage home and abroad, of the All Progressive Congress,(APC).

“My conviction to render robust service to my political party and by extension my fatherland, is borne out of my belief that I have the competence, experience, zeal, passion and above all, the vision to raise the bar of excellence in the administration of our political party to such a spectacularly enviable position. If elected, I will ensure that APC flourishes where other parties may flounder.
“On assumption as the elected chairman, i will create an atmosphere of unity, peace and inclusiveness to help harmonise the contributions of our leaders both at home and in the Diaspora in the management of our internal democratic process to forestall intractable crisis.

“People living with disability shall be accorded special recognition and hope. Women participation within the party shall be brought to the fore to enjoy political patronage parity with their male counterparts during my time. I am prepared to serve honestly, diligently and improve internal relations among members of our great party to ensure that the party serves as the hub of the people-centered polices and programmes that would be implemented by our members in the current government to achieve the cloak of a winning streak for members and Nigerians at large.”

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