PDP Constitution Is The Supreme Document Of Our Party, Says Dr. Aiziegbemin

By Simeon OSAJIE

Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that the   2017 Constitution as amended is the supreme document that dictates and determines the various organs, it’s composition, it’s functions and roles of the party.

This was clearly stated  to members in a press statement issued and signed by the State Chairman of the Party, Dr. Tony Aiziegbemin.

Dr. Aiziegbemin said, "the Constitution of the party is clear on the administrative and decision making organs of the party, no other body is known to the constitution.

"It is our belief that these organs of the party as enshrined in the party constitution must be empowered and given unwavering  support devoid of any external consideration. 

"There exist at the senatorial level, two organs which are recognized by our Constitution, the Senatorial Executive Committee (an elected body) and the senatorial district caucus (an advisory body). We hereby ask all senatorial chairmen and local government party chairmen to send a list of their proposed caucus to the State Secretariat for approval before its inauguration. (The Caucus is an advisory body and its composition is detailed in the constitution).

"As we strengthen our party institutions, we ask our party leaders to always act in the best interest of the party, when there is a conflict, they should bring it to the attention of the state working committee.

"In a few weeks time, it will be the first of four anniversaries of the swearing in of the executives from Ward, LGA, Senatorial to the State level. The Congress that brought us in was keenly contested, backed by our constitution and conducted by the appropriate authorities appointed from the national secretariat and supervised by all relevant bodies, including INEC, DSS, police etc. 

"We are proud of what we have achieved in our first year. We can do more," the statement concluded.