By Peoples’ Guide Reporters
A political movement known as Coalition for the Protection of Democracy, COPDEM has called for greater action to change the false narrative that Ebonyi State is a one Party State. The Chairperson of the group, Mrs. Igwe Nome Florence stated this while interacting with Peoples’ Guide Reporters in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Capital.
She revealed that against the false impression that Ebonyi has been turned to a one party State, COPDEM has been working silently but steadily to moblize membership across all local governments, villages, markets, schools, Churches and youth forums in Ebonyi.
” Let me be very clear, Ebonyi is not a one Party State. That false narrative must end today. Our movement under COPDEM, now in partnership with ADC is growing, our voice is rising and our presence is being felt.
“With the strength of our conviction, and the depth of our network, we are confident that ADC which is our partner political party will emerge as one of the most formidable political parties in Ebonyi State, bringing back dignity to our Politics and hope to our people. This is not politics as usual, this is a citizens’ movement for a new Nigeria
“Let me also quickly clarify an important point. The COPDEM-ADC Coalition is proudly aligned with the Obident Movement. A movement of hope, vision and transformation. We are united by our belief that a new Nigeria is POsible, not tomorrow, not someday, but starting now.”
She called on all Nigerians to identify with COPDEM and the ADC in order to rescue Nigeria from maladministration and mismanagement of the Country’s resources. She promised that going forward, the Moblization and awareness would be intensive.
“As we move forward, our strategies will intensify, our message will echo louder and our moblization will expand further. We are calling on every ward, every household, every young person in Ebonyi to know that there is a credible alternative, and it is here, it is COPDEM, it is ADC. Together we will protect our democracy, together we will reclaim our future.” She assured.
Also speaking, a BoT member of COPDEM Dr. Darlington Onwukiewe Okeh explained that Coalition for the Protection of Democracy COPDEM is made up of several support groups, particularly those that campaigned for Mr. Peter Obi in 2023. He adds that the organisation has structures in all the States, LGAs, Wards and communities across Nigeria and beyond.
“COPDEM is a formidable organisation that spreads beyond Nigeria. We have members in other parts of the world and our structures are very strong in all the LGAs and Wards, not just in Ebonyi, but across the Country. Just last year, we held a national training for all the State Publicity Secretaries, among other activities at the State level. Soon, we shall hold a national youth summit, all aimed at Mobilising more members .
“Coming to our partnership with ADC, we took assessment of all the political parties in Nigeria and discovered that ADC aims and objectives perfectly aligned with our own mission of a better Nigeria, and that is why we entered into partnership with them. We are very optimistic that with the MoU and activities of our group, ADC will be very formidable and will win the 2027 general election in Nigeria.
“Though most of the support groups in the coalition are for Obident Movement, if ADC fails to give Mr. Peter Obi their presidential tickets, and presents another credible candidate that shares our vision, we will still support the person. Dr. Okey clarifies.