The Labour Party governorship candidate in the last Bayelsa governorship election, Udengs Eradiri has petitioned the party National Chairman Julius Abure over how the state chapter of the party sold the party chances of producing the governor of the state to the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) for N100 million.
Eradiri in a petition sent to the National chairman said, he had initially informed the National leadership of the party, that leaders of the party in the state were engaged in anti party activities before the election, but his complain was not given attention and that was why Labour party lost the governorship election.
He maintained that all issues raised in his petition should be addressed in the interest of the party, so as to reposition it as a formidable opposition party.
“Since my candidacy as the Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party in the November 11th elections, I have consistently raised concerns about the anti-party activities within the Bayelsa State chapter.
“Regrettably, despite my formal complaint to the national chairman, no action has been taken to address these critical issues. To recap, I brought to your attention the anti-party crisis within the Bayelsa State chapter, detailing how I was allegedly sold out for 100 million naira to the opposition party, the PDP, during the last election; rather, I was being queried by the leadership of the party for mentioning such a critical issue on national television.
“I am writing to urgently draw your attention to the pressing matters that I am concerned about and might as well be affecting the Bayelsa State chapter of our esteemed party,” the statement reads.
Eradiri further explained that,”it is disheartening that, despite the gravity of these allegations, the national leadership has not taken decisive action or convened a meeting to address these concerns.”
Eradiri also demands for the refund of N10 million he paid in excess for his nomination form, because since he had paid N25 million before the party reduced the nomination form to N15 million, he should be given a refund.
“Since every other candidate bought their forms for 15 million naira and mine was for 25 million naira, before the party stakeholders meeting that led to the slashed price and promised to refund my 10 million naira excess balance
“Unfortunately, there has been no response or resolution to this matter, and I implore the national leadership to address this issue promptly.
“To recap, rumors are circulating about the alleged transfer of 50 million naira to the national party from the 100 million naira bribe taken by the state excos from the opposition party to sabotage my candidature, which has only intensified, and the silence from the national leadership is fueling suspicions that some party leaders may have collaborated with the state leadership, to compromise our party’s integrity during the November 11th elections.
“I urge you to investigate these allegations promptly, as the credibility of our party is at stake. It is imperative that the Labour Party maintain transparency, accountability, and fairness in all its dealings.
“Failing to address these issues not only jeopardizes our reputation but also undermines the trust and confidence of our loyal supporters.”
