Vote Out Incompetent Leaders and punish political party that fielded them, Gov. Oshiomhole Tells Electorate

Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has urged voters in the country to use their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVCS) to punish incompetent leaders and the party that fielded them by voting them out in the next general elections.

Speaking at the weekend shortly after collecting his card, Oshiomhole said without the PVC, it would be impossible to change an incompetent government.

According to him, “In a democracy, it is expected that when you elect people in good faith, you elect them in trust. When you have voted for someone and for one reason you are not satisfied, then you need the card to be able to fire the person, particularly when the person makes himself available in the next election. And if the person is not contesting and you feel strongly about the issue you can decide to use your card to punish the political party that fielded the person.

“This card is a horse-whip to punish anyone who you elected that did not perform and to punish the political party that produces that person unless you are convinced that it is not the fault of the party. The permanent voter’s card is not only an instrument of reward but one for punishment.

“Nothing justifies why you should not collect your card. This card is not just for the next election. You will not only use in 2015, you will use it in 2016, you will use it in 2019 for the governorship and presidential elections,” he noted.