Parties unite to defeat CD candidate
THE long and controversial National Assembly career of Carlos Afu, could see closure on November 16 at a by-lection brought about by a successful appeal against his May 4 victory in Los Santos.
The appeal, upheld by the Electoral Tribunal was over the spending of over $4 million of government (taxpayer) money on his campaign.
Ayu, is currently a member of Ricardo Martinelli’s Democratic Change party, although “change” has often figured in his political career, and he has not been afraid to jump ship when the winds of power have veered.
Omar Arrocha. President of the Panameñista Party in the province of Los Santos announced Sunday, November 9, a resolution supporting Ovidio Diaz the PRD candidate in the by-election.
Arrocha reported that after a meeting with the local leadership, it was decided “to support the candidacy of Diaz. It is a decision purely at the level of the province, in support of the governance pact existing between the two parties s because we try to change things in this province for better education and training for our youth and especially the dignity of our people is paramount. “
Ovidio Diaz said ” Santeño people understand that only through the unity of all can we achieve the restoration of decency and ebsure corruption and dirty tricks politics give way to development and progress in the province “
Parallel to this announcement, the PRD headquarters in Las Tablas a meeting between members of the National Executive Committee, deputies, mayors, representatives, local and national leaders, as well as the body of the party was conducted to provide support for Ovidio Diaz
Camilo Alleyne, first vice president of the PRD, said ” We are confident that the Santeño vote will not be influenced by the use of public money as clearly demonstrated by the Electoral Court at the hearings. ” Not even Tweets from Ricaro Martinelli are likely to save Afu, who like many others on the last administration gravy train facing investigation may be looking over his shoulder as his immunity disappears.
