Press Statement
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the All Progressives Congress
(APC) is Nigeria’s major problem, noting that the ruling party has
proven to be nothing but a despotic platform; a soulless mob and
political virus that has no interest in the wellbeing of Nigerians.
The PDP berated the APC leadership over its unwarranted tirade against
River state Governor Nyesom Wike’s unflawed comments on the overbearing
conduct of APC leadership, particularly in trying to impose itself on
the people of Edo state.
The PDP however notes that the outburst by the vindictive APC
leadership, under Adams Oshiomhole, does not reflect the views and
opinions of majority of APC governors and democratically minded leaders
in the APC, who are completely averse to the unbridled impunity being
exhibited by the national leadership of the party.
Our party invites Nigerians to note that such impunity, arrogance,
egoism, recklessness and disdain for rules and order, which are
symptomatic of crass incompetence and cluelessness, are at the root of
the problems, which the APC, under the leadership of Adams Oshiomhole,
has brought upon our nation.
It is on record that the contemporary political, security and economic
situation in our country has never been as bad as being experienced
under the current APC leadership, which has brought nothing but
confusion, acrimony, failures and impunity, within the ruling party and
its government, leading to the perilous situations in our nation today.
Our party stressed that Governor Wike’s position reflects that of most
APC members, particularly in Edo state. Sadly, the Oshiomhole-led
leadership has become so irredeemable in its arrogance that it cannot
realize that it is standing alone, particularly, on all issues related
to Edo state governorship election.
Majority of Nigerians are aware how Governor Wike and other PDP leaders
across board, have been resisting the relentless ploy by the APC
leadership to destroy our democracy, subjugate our citizens and
appropriate their wishes and aspiration, especially during elections.
It is therefore not surprising that the APC leadership, having been
exposed, would resort to hauling of invectives and tirades on Governor
Wike and other democratically minded Nigerians.
Our party sternly cautions that it would not accept any such venting of
frustration by the APC on any of our governors or members.
The PDP holds that the APC leadership should blame nobody but itself for
its self-inflicted problems and come to terms with the fact that the
train has already left the station.
Signed:
Kola Ologbondiyan
National Publicity Secretary
