Appeal of the participants of the conference of the Volyn regional organization of the People's Union Our Ukraine party to the Party Council

We, the participants of the II conference of the Volyn regional organization of the political party "People's Union Our Ukraine", address the Party Council in connection with the social tension that has arisen after the statements of Zinchenko, Tomenko and Turchynov with accusations of corruption against members of the Council of our party. These statements cast a shadow on our fellow party members and on our political force as a whole. The party of President Yushchenko is a responsible political force formed of individuals authoritative in various fields. It was precisely these people during the Orange Revolution who set an example of a civilized and democratic way of defending their political position.

We are convinced that in Ukrainian society, which strives to approach world standards of democracy, our fellow party members will be able to prove their non-involvement in the actions imputed to them and restore their own reputation. We respect our colleagues and believe in their integrity. We value their contribution to the Orange Revolution and the building of "People's Union Our Ukraine". We unanimously support the position of the path they have chosen to protect their honor and dignity. We believe that only a legal process free from political influences, which will be carried out in full compliance with legislative procedure, guarantees unconditional observance of the rights of all parties and will allow the truth to be established in this matter.

At the same time, we are aware that the events as a result of which a shadow fell on the reputation of our party colleagues carry a serious danger for the image of the party, especially on the eve of the parliamentary elections. In order to prevent speculation and unnecessary unfounded accusations against "Our Ukraine" on the part of political opponents, we call on our fellow party members to find the strength within themselves to make the right choice regarding their personal participation in the election campaign, however difficult it may be for them, and to adopt a politically balanced decision.