Senator Jarigbe Clears Air On Rumoured Defection, Pledges Total Commitment, Loyalty To PDP
From Judex OKORO
The Senator Representing Cross River senatorial district, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has stated unequivocally that he remains totally committed and loyal to the ideals of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
This is coming barely after 24 hours when news of the some PDP state law makers in his senatorial have concluded plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Most of the about-to-defect law makers are said to have told their supporters that Sen. Jarigbe gave them a go ahead and may likely defect too soonest.
But in a terse statement dated September 26, 2024, Jarigbe described such allegation as "baseless, mischievous, entirely false and a figment of the imagination of political jobbers who are bent on misleading and distracting us from the important task of governance and development in our district."
The statement red in part: " I remain fully committed to the ideals of the PDP and have no intention whatsoever of jumping ship. This malicious rumor is the handiwork of those who seek to cause confusion among our people. Their intention is to undermine the trust we have built together, but I urge you to completely disregard their lies. Our focus must remain on delivering the dividends of democracy to our people, not engaging in baseless speculation.
"I did not seek this position to play politics; I sought it to serve you, my people. It is not about the political party, but about the commitment to fulfilling our social contract. As your representative, I have always placed your welfare, development, and progress above all else. That will never change. I am here to serve, and I will continue to deliver on my promises, no matter the distractions.
"Those who are quick to defect are often those who have failed to perform and are now seeking help from the government in power ahead of the next election. However, let me remind them that elections are won based on performance, not on the political party one belongs to. Our people are wise, and they will assess us by what we have done for them, not by where we have chosen to sit at the table of power.
"I remain with the PDP because I have no reason to leave. My mandate was given to me by you, the people of Cross River North, and only you have the power to determine my fate. No political maneuver or rumor can alter this truth. My loyalty lies with you, and my commitment to our shared vision of progress remains unshaken.
"I urge you to stay focused and disregard the noise from those who wish to distract us. Together, we will continue to work for the betterment of our Senatorial District , ensuring that the progress we seek is achieved."
