Ex-Speaker calls for truce amid Ondo APC crisis

Former speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly , Victor Olabimtan , has called on the members of All Progressive Congress to give peace a chance and avoid politics of bitterness. Olabimtan, who is the current chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board , made the call amid the crisis rocking the Ondo State…Former speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly , Victor Olabimtan , has called on the members of All Progressive Congress to give peace a chance and avoid politics of bitterness.

“My attention has been drawn to the campaign of calumny and attack on my person, which has degenerated into an exchange of tantrums among party faithful,” he said.“I am using this medium to caution and appeal to my supporters and all APC members to desist from any action that’s inimical to the peace and unity of our dear party.

“The ongoing engagement is part of politics. However, we should be careful of our utterances, even in the face of provocation. There is no permanent friend or enemy in politics but permanent interest. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has directed all 31 local government transition chairmen to submit reports on their achievements in the past six months in office. The governor's spokesperson, Ekerete Udoh, made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday. Udoh said that these “verifiable” reports will be used for "effective and more robust planning…

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