We will rescue Nigeria – PDP
The Peoples
Democratic Party has said that it is on a mission to rescue Nigeria
from ‘the confusion and strife’ the All Progressives Congress-led
government imposed on the people.
Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee of the
PDP’s National Convention Committee, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, stated
this in a statement in Abuja on Monday.
The convention, where national officers
of the party are to be elected, is expected to hold in Port Harcourt,
Rivers State on Wednesday.
Ugochukwu also pointed out that in one
year of APC-led government, Nigerians were already yearning for
the return of the PDP to power at the centre.
He said that the PDP would continue
playing its role, after the convention, as the main opposition party by
providing alternative governance and remaining a solution-driven
political party to help the government in power.
He added that the party will reposition itself to regain power in 2019 for the common good of the nation.
He said, “The successful outcome of the
August 17, 2016 National Convention will usher in fresh leaders that
will manage the affairs of our great Party, the PDP, 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 country to restore our past glory.”
He advised the delegates to vote for the candidates of their choice.
As at press time, 90 aspirants are contesting for various positions in the convention.
Our correspondent gathered that five of
the contestants are for the position of National Chairman, four are for
1st Deputy National Chairman (South) and five are for Second Deputy
National Chairman (North).
There are five contestants running for
the office of National Secretary, while two people have indicated
interest to become the Deputy National Secretary.
It was also learnt that six aspirants are vying for the office of the National Publicity Secretary.
As at the time of filling this report,
screening of aspirants was ongoing at the state party Secretariat, Aba
Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State , while screening appeal will begin on
Tuesday.
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