By Peter Okutu
ABAKALIKI – THE leadership of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA in Ebonyi state Wednesday said it has accepted the outcome of the last governorship and House of Assembly elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in the state.
Briefing newsmen in Abakaliki, the state Chairman of APGA and running mate for the APGA governorship candidate, Mr. Jerry Obasi stated that although he had certain reservations over the conduct of the election, the party decided to accept its outcome in order to give room for change in the development of the state.
The party chieftain who appreciated the fact that power was shifting to south senatorial district considering the victory of the PDP in the last election noted that APGA would continue to form a strong opposition base to ensure that democracy dividends get to the people of the state.
Obasi advised the incoming administration to shun corruption practices or any act capable of ruining the economic prospect of the state.
“Even when I will quarrel much about the outcome of the election, there are areas where every party also faulted; the election was not perfect. However, I accept the outcome of the election and there is need for the state to forge ahead. I will continue to criticize the incoming administration; I will remain critical about issues that will not help the state.
“I believe in social justice, equity and fair play; I advise the Governor-elect to learn from history; his main agenda should be focused on infrastructure, education among other areas. he should not engage in looting the public funds but engage in meaningful development of the state.
“He should write his name in gold through his developmental initiatives. I accept the outcome of the election and congratulate him. We have not decided to go the tribunal”.