Electoral Bill: Oduah, Ekwunife, Ubah Have Failed Anambra — AASDU

The Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU),
Lagos, has condemned in strong terms the position taken by Senators
Stella Oduah, Uche Ekwunife and Ifeanyi Ubah, who represent the
three zones of Anambra State in the Senate.

They absented during the voting for the passage of the Electoral
Act Amendment Bill by the Senate last Thursday.

A press statement signed by AASDU Publicity Secretary, Chidi
Abajue, noted that the outcome of their action would pass for
anything other than honourable.

According to the statement, ‘it is with consternation and great
disappointment that we view your abstention from voting when it
mattered most. Was it a coincidence that the three of you had to go
to the restroom at that same time which was considered to be a
defining moment to a crucial decision?

‘Was it an effort to please some masters other than the
concerned people who elected you? Was it part of that conspiracy
theory that some of you are under the radar of EFCC and could be
sought after if you go against the desires of the powers that
be?

‘Was it lack of firmness of purpose or lack of balls_? Or was it
that you had proceeded with your vacation ahead of other
distinguished members? Many more questions begging for urgent
answers from you!

‘Let it be on record that you have disappointed the great highly
informed and expectant people of Anambra State, who ordinarily
should be seen as pacesetters and courageous warriors in the
politics of modern Nigeria. We demand nothing short of immediate
explanations to assuage the feelings of our people to avert the
backlash and other likely unpalatable actions that may follow that
your unpatriotic act.

‘We, the Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU)
Lagos, join the millions of Anambrarians worldwide to condemn your
cowardly action at that material time of important decision making.
No doubt you failed to live up to our expectations by running away
from that important legislative responsibility.

‘Certainly, history will not be kind to you as you failed to
give support to our collective desire to improve the integrity of
our electoral process and achieve more credible election results in
future.

‘Our youths and future leaders are even more disappointed as you
were caught shirking in your responsibilities when the expectations
were at its highest.

‘Remember that you’ve all done well in the past and it is our
humble expectation that you will do much better than the average
senator because of your respective pedigrees.

‘Therefore, please do not miss in action nor be a castaway at
this challenging time when the men should be separated from the
boys.’

The Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU),
Lagos, has condemned in strong terms the position taken by Senators
Stella Oduah, Uche Ekwunife and Ifeanyi Ubah, who represent the
three zones of Anambra State in the Senate.

They absented during the voting for the passage of the Electoral
Act Amendment Bill by the Senate last Thursday.

A press statement signed by AASDU Publicity Secretary, Chidi
Abajue, noted that the outcome of their action would pass for
anything other than honourable.

According to the statement, ‘it is with consternation and great
disappointment that we view your abstention from voting when it
mattered most. Was it a coincidence that the three of you had to go
to the restroom at that same time which was considered to be a
defining moment to a crucial decision?

‘Was it an effort to please some masters other than the
concerned people who elected you? Was it part of that conspiracy
theory that some of you are under the radar of EFCC and could be
sought after if you go against the desires of the powers that
be?

‘Was it lack of firmness of purpose or lack of balls_? Or was it
that you had proceeded with your vacation ahead of other
distinguished members? Many more questions begging for urgent
answers from you!

‘Let it be on record that you have disappointed the great highly
informed and expectant people of Anambra State, who ordinarily
should be seen as pacesetters and courageous warriors in the
politics of modern Nigeria. We demand nothing short of immediate
explanations to assuage the feelings of our people to avert the
backlash and other likely unpalatable actions that may follow that
your unpatriotic act.

‘We, the Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU)
Lagos, join the millions of Anambrarians worldwide to condemn your
cowardly action at that material time of important decision making.
No doubt you failed to live up to our expectations by running away
from that important legislative responsibility.

‘Certainly, history will not be kind to you as you failed to
give support to our collective desire to improve the integrity of
our electoral process and achieve more credible election results in
future.

‘Our youths and future leaders are even more disappointed as you
were caught shirking in your responsibilities when the expectations
were at its highest.

‘Remember that you’ve all done well in the past and it is our
humble expectation that you will do much better than the average
senator because of your respective pedigrees.

‘Therefore, please do not miss in action nor be a castaway at
this challenging time when the men should be separated from the
boys.’