Ahead of its national convention, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said that the party was on a mission to rescue the nation from confusion and strife the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government imposed on the people.
Besides, the party pointed out that in just one year of APC’s administration led government; Nigerians are yearning for the return of the PDP to power.
A statement issued by the Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee National Convention Committee, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, said that PDP would position itself properly as the main opposition party after the convention by providing alternative governance.
According to him, PDP Would remain a solution-driven political Party to help the government in power, and reposition itself to regain power in 2019 for the common good of the nation.
He said that the successful outcome of the Port Harcourt National Convention would usher in fresh leaders that would manage the affairs of the party, “in order to rescue Nigerians from confusion and strife that the APC-led government has imposed on all of us.”
“In only one year of APC led government, Nigerians are yearning for the return of the PDP to power given the fast disappearing democratic gains the Party achieved in 16 years of its administration. It is noteworthy that all the values associated with our great country as the giant of Africa and the fastest growing economy in Africa is being eroded.
“Just last week, South Africa has overtaken Nigeria as the biggest economy in Africa; herdsmen attack and kidnapping is becoming more prevalent; ethnic and tribal agitation for self-determination is on the increase; and the government of the day is helpless in providing solution to all of these numerous problems bedeviling our dear Nation. We are ready to make amends as a Party and we are working with all stakeholders across the Country to restore our past glory,” the party said.
It, however advised the delegates to vote for the candidates of their choice.
Besides, the party pointed out that in just one year of APC’s administration led government; Nigerians are yearning for the return of the PDP to power.
A statement issued by the Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee National Convention Committee, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, said that PDP would position itself properly as the main opposition party after the convention by providing alternative governance.
According to him, PDP Would remain a solution-driven political Party to help the government in power, and reposition itself to regain power in 2019 for the common good of the nation.
He said that the successful outcome of the Port Harcourt National Convention would usher in fresh leaders that would manage the affairs of the party, “in order to rescue Nigerians from confusion and strife that the APC-led government has imposed on all of us.”
“In only one year of APC led government, Nigerians are yearning for the return of the PDP to power given the fast disappearing democratic gains the Party achieved in 16 years of its administration. It is noteworthy that all the values associated with our great country as the giant of Africa and the fastest growing economy in Africa is being eroded.
“Just last week, South Africa has overtaken Nigeria as the biggest economy in Africa; herdsmen attack and kidnapping is becoming more prevalent; ethnic and tribal agitation for self-determination is on the increase; and the government of the day is helpless in providing solution to all of these numerous problems bedeviling our dear Nation. We are ready to make amends as a Party and we are working with all stakeholders across the Country to restore our past glory,” the party said.
It, however advised the delegates to vote for the candidates of their choice.
