Immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has advised against pronouncements capable of instigating conflicts and crisis in the party.
Uduaghan spoke when he hosted PDP leaders of Delta South Senatorial District at the Government House Annex, Edjeba, Warri South council area of Delta State, Saturday.
The meeting was held as part of efforts to douse the rising tension among party chieftains and members, especially in Delta Central and Delta South, as the party prepares for the next gubernatorial elections.
Citing the Rwanda genocide as an example, Uduaghan advocated for “unity and peace within the party,” stressing that “hate speech” could result to dire consequences.
“Unity dog tails into the issue of hate speeches. Some of you may have noticed in the last few weeks, pronouncements are being made, that bothers on hate speeches by members of this party.
“Let us not create enmity because of an election that will not happen this year; let us try to actualise our ambitions in peace. Please, I want to appeal that in our ambitions, we should be careful in what we say, how we act and carry ourselves.
“I have managed crises before I became governor and while I was a governor. As a governor, I had to put my hands up in the river, when soldiers pointed AK-47 at me. I couldn’t go with security. I am worried about the crisis and I pray we do not have any.”
