Governor Imoke denies seeking Muazu’s Position in the PDP
The Governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke has distanced himself from rumours claiming that he wants to take over Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu’s position as the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party.
Imoke spoke with journalists in Calabar on Friday, insisted he would stay away from public office after he hands over power on May 29 and remain a firm member of the party.
He said, “I have been in the public limelight for much longer than 16 years. I intend to step away from the public limelight, even though I remain a loyal party member, a strong supporter of my party. I will work for my political party to the extent that is necessary but I do not intend to run for any public office.
“On May 29, the President will be handing over and there is a need to rebuild the party. We should not allow the party to disintegrate; some sacrifices may have to be made for the greater good of rebuilding the party.”
He continued, “I have seen my name published in papers about interest in the chairmanship of my party but I have never expressed such an interest and I still do not want to express such an interest in running for any office. I took the decision not to run for any office many months back.
“It was my intention not to participate in politics, especially running for any office. I have not also been approached by anybody at any level to be chairman of the party for any reason. The reports are all rumours that I do not know from where it came from.”
