Senator Representing Edo North Senator Francis Alimikhena has called on those spreading rumour and blackmailing to tread cautiously and exercise restraint in their utterances in order not to heat up the polity ahead of 2023 general election.
Alimikhena said democracy could be brought to premature grief by intemperate utterances of the major actors, adding that nation building cannot be established on a foundation where division appears to run deeper than its democracy.
Alimikhena mocked detractors and blackmailers for standing facts on the heads stressing that, there is no running battle or misunderstanding between him and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. “Those attempting to set us apart through unguarded utterances and blackmailing will definitely achieve the opposite of their expectations because the party’s victory is more important. It is only a United Party that can win an election.”
The law maker, in a statement signed by himself, described peace and unity as a tool for advancement and development.
He emphasized that unity is the only immunity against the breakdown of law and order in any society.
“Those who are creating confusion through blackmailing in the party are like men who set their houses ablaze and run out screaming fire, fire. All hands must be on deck in moving our party forward and not by peddling rumour and promoting conflict through unrestrained utterances.”
Unlike some who twist the concept of democracy to suit themselves, “I have committed myself to doing the best for Edo North people. While I will continue to pursue the larger interest of our people, it behooves the people to remain committed to the peace and Unity that has bound us rather than engaging in blackmailing and other unproductive ventures.