The member of the EDO State Assembly that represents the constituency of the Oredo Oriente, Frank Uyi Omosigo, has reaffirmed its loyalty to the Democratic Party (PDP) of the peoples, under which it was chosen in the Chamber in 2023.
Omosigo's commitment to the PDP of the opposition in the State occurs in the midst of the dropout of the president of the Assembly, Blessing of Agbebaku and other members of the PDP to the Congress of all progressives (APC) on Tuesday.
Reaffirming its resolution to remain in the PDP, omosigo, in a statement issued in Benin City and made available to journalists on Wednesday, said it is still an unwavering member of the PDP.
The legislator dismissed the ongoing speculation and generalized reports of the media that had repeatedly mentioned his name along with other defect legislators chosen under the PDP. He clarified that he was remarkably absent from the place where legislators joined the APC and that he had no intention of leaving the PDP.
“I, Hon. Frank Uyi omosigo, I remain firmly committed to the PDP, the party under which I was chosen to serve the good people of my constituency. I will continue to be an active participant in the activities of the party, advocating for the policies that support the progress of my constituence and the growth of the State,” he reassured.
In addition, he explained that his refusal to join the wave of defections underlines his dedication to the values ​​and vision of the PDP.
“I keep the party that gave me the platform to serve my people. The PDP remains the most viable vehicle for democratic growth and development in the state of Edo. I urge my voters and followers not to take into account the deceptive reports and remain firm in their support for our collective cause.
“As the Hon. Omosigcho, my position remains clear: my approach is in the continuous well -being of my constituents, the effective governance and strengthening of the PDP in the state of Edo,” he said, urging his supporters “to remain unstracted by political changes in the assembly and will continue to pass behind the vision of the PDP for a better future.”
With the dropout of the speaker's Tuesday and other PDP legislators, the PDP has lost its majority, with only six remaining members of the 14 who won elections in 2023 under the party platform.
The remaining six members are Frank Uyi omosigo, charity iguodeyala Aiguobarueghan, Maria Edeko, Andrew Uzamere, Osawaru Natasha and INEGBOBOR.
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