PDP Convention: Want INEC, Secure Agencies ,Judiciary to Exhibit Patriotism
By Ahmad SAKA, Bauchi
The Media Sub Committees of the People's Democratic Party PDP 2025 National Convention has appealed to the National Electoral Commission INEC , Security agencies and the Judiciary to exhibit high sense of patriotism in the discharge of their official responsibilities not to do anything that will disrupt the intended peaceful forth coming national convention of the Party.
The committee alleged that fears are being expressed by the teeming supporters of the People Democratic Party (PDP), that the APC is muting or contemplating the use of the judiciary to ensure that the forthcoming party convention does not hold at all, or is postponed indefinitely.
In a statement sent to reporters the committee explained that "These fears are certainly not unfounded and going by the APC’s antecedents, the possibility of using inter and intra party destructive elements to thwart the PDP November billed convention, cannot be ruled out, Covertly and overtly, these destructive elements operating from within and outside the PDP, can go to any extent to serve the selfish interests of their masters in the APC. They must be reminded here, that nemesis is sure to catch up with them, sooner than later."
They alleged that "All these machinations are surely in preparation for the grand electoral manipulation of the 2027 general elections and the enthronement of a one-party democracy that would pave the way towards dictatorship".
Statement said "the PDP is placing confidence on the new INEC Chairman, it is and will continue to monitor and watch closely, the actions and or in-actions of the electoral ombudsman, before, during and after elections."
They alleged that" going by the vulnerability of the Nigeria Police to being misused by the powers that be, there are also expressions of genuine fears that the Police could be used to prevent or disperse the forthcoming lawful political assembly."
"For these and many other reasons, the Nigerian Judiciary, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the Nigeria Police and all other organizations and individuals responsible for the conduct of elections and other electoral processes, must exhibit the spirit of professionalism , fairness and equity to all Political Parties"
"In an ideal democratic setting, and particularly the type of democracy being practiced in Nigeria, opposition is an invigorating tonic that not only checkmates excesses of the ruling party but also proffer solutions to problems."
"Where the opposition is being strangulated however, it can be said, that the voices of the people are being stifled."
"In Nigeria today, it is an open secret that, pointers are suspecting that the ruling party at the center, the APC, is bent on using every tool at its disposal, including the misuse of important democratic institutions that are pillars on which credible and sustainable democracy is built, to continue its misrule in the country."
"Such institutions that include the judiciary, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigeria Police and other law enforcement agencies, are likely to become tools of manipulation in the hands of the All Peoples Congress (APC)."
."They must remember that they will be called to account for their deeds here or hereafter or both. After all, their refusal to abide by laid down rules and regulations, their selfish actions and or in-actions, are not only capable of truncating the nation’s democratic evolution but could also lead to chaos, destruction and national disaster.Above all, they must discharge their official responsibilities with the fear of their creator and in the best interest of Nigeria and Nigerians".
The sub committee appeal"To the PDP faithful, it is time to unite more than ever before, get courage and remained steadfast to protecting the legacy of the party through solidarity, unity and loyalty. Nothing should be allowed to injure the forthcoming National Convention, bearing in mind that we have fought hard, worked so diligently to the nurturing of Nigerian democracy to its present stage."
"Members of the party should not succumb to the antics of fifth columnist, agents of anti-democratic practice to thwart the reputation of the party, which by all standard, is the truly national party in the country which had previously ruled with vision and excellent leadership."
"The peoples government ran by President Goodluck Jonathan attests to PDP's quality trait of leadership, an era that all Nigerians are yearning for its restoration. Those times of affordability, quality life, moderate prices of commodities, flexible policies with human face and above all unity of Nigeria as a result of inclusivity and open door policies in governance."
"The Jonathan Era, remained a shining example of how versatile was PDP as a house with quality people, an assemblage of patriotic citizens who always discuss and consult in the best interest of the nation before embarking of any policy drive".
"Members of PDP, need to note that, the leadership of the party and its caucus are working round the clock to withstand all possible elements of sabotage be it from state institutions or hired individuals.
Friendly civil society organizations, and international communities are being contacted as at appropriate to join hands in preserving and protecting our democratic culture."
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