Senator Obende denies anti-party allegations, Chairman’s Claim Baseless

By David Onimisi Lawani

Senator Domingo Obende who represented the Edo North Senatorial District in the 7th Assembly has reacted to a statement saying he is no longer a member of the party.

Domingo faulted Col. David Imuse’s claim, describing it as baseless as well as denying the charge of anti-party activities leveled ‎against him, declaring that he remained a bonafide member of the APC

According to him: “In November 2020, I was the‎ one that paid the one year rent for the APC Secretariat in Akoko-Edo, my local government.

“I make bold to say the allegations are baseless as nobody ever saw me in any meeting or rally organized by another party. The keys to my house in Igarra are with me and whenever I go home I enter my house. I didn’t see anybody come to share money in my house”, he said.

He explained further that: “I supported Godwin Obaseki till the end‎ of his Membership of the APC but we parted ways when he defected to the another party. So, I remain a member of my party, the APC”.

He said it is strange, “Why would Imuse make such allegation when as a member of the National Committee of the party I  played a role in the recent Ondo State Governorship election.

“we are all aware that Imuse is a product of factionalisation but because we had a respite that his coming may bring a new phase to the party. He should however know that the fact that  his legitimacy, as the caretaker chairman was not challenged does not afford him the luxury of de-registering authentic foundation members of our party

 “On the issue of Edo North Caucus, I am wondering whose script they’re really playing and what has suddenly awakened their consciousness  into a caucus?  Nobody has ever queried or question me on any issue that has to do with anti -party activities. Every thing happening now is geared towards who gets the Senate ticket  in Edo North. I will strongly advise them to relax and allow God to empower everyone in His own time rather than forcing the crown on a perceived head that might not be God’s own choice.”

The Senator therefore, advised Imuse and Edo APC to use the ongoing membership registration to attract more people to the party to rebuild it ahead of 2023 and avoid de-registering members and scattering the party.