A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, said the continuous monetisation of politics in the country is worrisome.
Speaking at the National Working Committee meeting of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) in Abuja weekend, Jega said in civilised clime, elections are won on the basis of integrity, truth, confidence and support of the electorate.
He said there was the need for the members of the PRP to ensure that they make in inroads in the 2023 elections.
“We have to work assiduously towards the success of our great party. It is not money that wins election. Although in this country it appears it is now on the front banner in winning election.
“Yes, our chairman has indicated in his opening remarks that unity is strength. Our party is the oldest party presently in this country.
“It is also the party with the best vision and ideology. So, it is a party whose time has come. I am very glad to see that we have chosen a very patriotic and intellectually sound Nigeria as our presiddntial candidate.
“We have also chosen the vice presidential candidate. He is also vibrant and a professional. This is the time for the party to make significant impact in this country. What is required is the unity of party members. We have to remain united and we have to give it out all.
“What you will need to win an election clearly is to gain the truth, confidence and support of the electorate. And we are capable of winning the trust of the electorate.
“We will meet them. We will convince them. So, we have individual and collective responsibility to give our best and promote our candidates, our party manifesto and to ensure that we gain the trust of our candidates,” he said.
Aldo speaking, the presidential candidate of the PRP Mr Kola Abiola has cautioned the electorate against recycling”politicians who come from poisoned trees.”
“It is about time we stopped recycling fruits from a poisoned tree. A lot of politicians come from a poisoned tree and most people from poisoned tree are recycled.
“We are coming in as fresh people and fresh government. And that is what Nigeria needs because they have done it and they have failed,” he said.
