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| Hon. Felix Anirah of Delta State House of Assembly. |
Belligerent member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon.
Felix Anirah may soon face sanctions from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if
he fails to show decorum and follow established internal party rules.
This is the position of the party in Delta State which has
expressed concern over the legislator’s “use of provocative language and
inciting vituperations in recent times.”
A statement signed by the PDP Publicity Secretary in the state,
Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza, made available to banneronlinenews.com stated that
Anirah’s “actions and attacks in relation to the internal affairs of the party,
have not only become hostile and confrontational but are now totally
unacceptable, as the PDP views them to be in complete disregard of the
established structures and laid down appropriate channels for aggrieved and
respectable members of the party to follow, in seeking clarification or redress
on issues.”
Full text of the statement reads:
PRESS RELEASE
12th May, 2020
DELTA PDP CALLS CHIEF FELIX ANIRAH TO ORDER; ADVISES HIM TO
EXHIBIT DISCIPLINE OR FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, has expressed
deep displeasure and serious concern over the attitude of the member
representing Sapele Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief
(Hon.) Felix Anirah, especially his use of provocative language and inciting
vituperations in recent times, on party matters.
The Delta PDP wishes to call Chief Anirah to order and inform
him that his actions and attacks in relation to the internal affairs of the
party, have not only become hostile and confrontational but are now totally
unacceptable, as the PDP views them to be in complete disregard of the
established structures and laid down appropriate channels for aggrieved and
respectable members of the party to follow, in seeking clarification or redress
on issues.
The party notes with utter dismay, that Chief Anirah has not
followed the party rules but has instead, set out on a most ignoble journey of
disparaging party members with whom he has personal grievance(s) on social
media and other media channels. This is indecorous and he is urged to either
restrain himself forthwith
from any further untoward act or inflammatory comments or face
disciplinary action.
As a party man, a political figure and public officer, Chief
Anirah is very much aware that the Constitution of the party is the ultimate
document which defines, directs and resolves all party matters and as such,
should know better by subscribing and submiting himself to tenets of our
constitution and comporting himself with greater decency and decorum in his public
activities.
The party hereby states categorically that, in line with our
constitution, Chief Anirah and indeed any other recognized members of the
party, has the right to aspire, desire and contest for any position or office
in the party executive at any level, but the Constitution also clearly
stipulates the processes through which the election of officers in the party
shall be conducted.
The Constitution also states unequivocally that disciplinary
measures will be applied when party members, by their actions or otherwise,
infringe on the rights, intimidate or disparage other interested aspirants or
contestants from aspiring to the same positions and the party will not
hesitate to invoke disciplinary action on any member who violates the Constitution
either by verbal subterfuge, unnecessary intimidation or irresponsible
provocation.
Chief Anirah is further advised to understand that the PDP is a
party of men and women who take great pride in exhibiting party discipline as a
virtue and the least attitude that is expected from him, as a leader in the
party and representative of his people, is to uphold party discipline and
respect the supremacy of our party constitution, especially in matters that
involve internal party affairs, otherwise the party will be compelled to refer
his actions and comments to the disciplinary committee for appropriate
interpretation as his diatribes amounts to gross assault to the sensibilities
all well-meaning party leaders across the State.
We advise the member representing Sapele Constituency and indeed
all other members of the party fanning embers of discord and discontent over
internal party matters, to be properly guided by the Constitution and conduct
themselves with greater restraint, especially on the social media space in the
collective interest and well being of the party in the State.
A word, they say, is enough for the wise.
PDP! Power to the People.
Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza,
State Publicity Secretary,
PDP, Delta State.
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