Who is the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP)
in Rivers state? Many will say Itubo Beatrice but some insist it is Fafaa
Princewill.
This inability to see eye-to-eye is the source of a
controversy brewing in the Rivers chapter of the LP as Princewill has declared
himself as the governorship candidate of the party in the state.
Despite his claim, Itubo Beatrice remains the candidate
recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Members of Princewill’s camp alleged that his name was
submitted to INEC following a February 2 court judgement that recognised him as
the LP candidate.
We’re yet to obtain the said order and has also been unable
to reach Princewill for clarification.
Similarly, the electoral body is yet to issue an amendment
on the standard bearer for the state.
Itubo has however dismissed the claim from Princewill’s
camp, saying she remains the candidate of the party.
“I want to state categorically that I am the Labour Party
governorship candidate in Rivers state. The party has not changed my name,”
Itubo told TheCable.
“I am currently in Abuja. I was with the national chairman
who affirmed my candidacy. So, there is no basis for what that man (Princewill)
is saying. It is a gimmick. I am sure somebody has paid him to do that.
On the alleged court judgment, she replied: “Where is the court
judgement? Let him bring the court order. Let us see where the court said my
name should be substituted with his.
“You can check INEC
if my name has been replaced. I’ve told my lawyer to contact him, I am not even
bothered. I have told my supporters not to be distracted but to come out and
vote for us.
“All he is trying to do is cause distraction among our
teeming members. The only work for us is to tell people that I am still in the
race. Labour party knows their candidate. INEC knows the candidate. So, there’s
no point for that distraction.”
When contacted Yunusa Tanko, LP national campaign
spokesperson, he said: “Mrs Beatrice Itubo is the one I know.
“You know the party
has the constitutional right to put up a candidate but I am not too sure if
that change was made. If the change was made, I will confirm and get back to
you.”
Julius Abure, LP national chairperson, did not respond to
his calls for a reaction.
The governorship and state assembly elections are scheduled
for March 11.
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