2019: I Remain Committed To APC – Olabimtan
Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, a foremost senatorial aspirant from Ondo North in the just concluded controversial Primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated his dedication to the Party.
Olabimtan made this public in a press statement personally signed by him, sent to nigeriancablenewsonline.com on Sunday.
Below is the state Unedited:
October 7, 2018
The primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has come and gone but the ripple effects of the games, intrigues and highhandedness of the various actors linger.
Every experience is a lesson. Most of the crises we face today as a party, both in the various states and at the national level are definitely avoidable, if only the various actors could be more selfless and consider the overall interest of the party far above theirs.
Its during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. If well handled APC could come out of these crises stronger and better. I sincerely hope our leaders will learn from this experience and act appropriately.
As tribulation mounted, I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to the situation; either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the tribulation into a positive force. I decided to follow the latter. I want to use this opportunity to thank all those who stood by me throughout the struggle.
Your financial, moral and physical sacrifices are highly appreciated. I will forever remain grateful to leaders, party members and all those who identified with me against all odds. You came out on Tuesday the 2nd of October 2018 to exercise your franchise to pick the senatorial candidate of our party for Ondo north but you were stood up for nothing with no justifiable reasons. You filed out again on Friday the 6th of October 2018 to perform your civic duty for the party but again, it was an effort in futility. The power that be has made up their minds to disenfranchise you vis-a-vis your candidate.
Nevertheless, I cherish and appreciate you all for your steadfastness, commitment, dedication and loyalty to the party.
Success in politics demands that you must take your people into confidence about your views and state them very clearly, politely and calmly, but nevertheless, state them openly.
The last 72 hours has been tensed for me and my teaming supporters, especially on the way forward. As a committed party man, my words are my bonds. I gave my words during the campaign that no matter the outcome of the exercise, I will stay and work for the success of the party.
I am therefore appealing to all my leaders, supporters, well-wishers and followers who are aggrieved by the shamble primaries to rededicate themselves to the overall success of the party. God, the rewarder of good deeds will surely reward your labor of love for the APC.
On behalf of our president, leaders and constituted authorities (SWC and NWC) of the APC, I apologize and appeal to those who felt cheated, robbed, ignored or rubbished during the primaries to look beyond the experience and support the party to succeed. A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better.
We must therefore unite to strengthen the party and bring the best out of ourselves. 2019 is around the corner, all hands must be on deck to ensure the victory of our party both at national and states level. There is need for our leaders at all levels to work on and position themselves to be more selfless to enhance the performance of President Buhari. No single person can liberate a country. You can only liberate a country if you act with collective responsibilities.
The first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself. “Great nationalists are all people of integrity, of honesty, with humility.”
There were many dark moments when my faith in party politics was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. Therefore I, Victor Adekanye Olabimtan hereby restate my dedication and commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC). I dont believe that the boat should be rocked because of primary election’s dispute.
I am also encouraged by the leadership qualities of President Buhari and his disdain for imposition. Though we didnt get it right now but there is hope. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. With the cooperation of all and sundry light will surely overpower darkness and love will replace hate in our political landscape. I am for and with the APC.
Once again, thanks and God bless you all.
Signed,
Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan
