Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on all political parties in the country and other relevant stakeholders in the electoral process to relegate all narrow group interests and join hands with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to guarantee the success of the 2015 general elections.
The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Olisa Metuh, in a statement at the weekend, said all parties must come together in the interest of the nation and ensure that measures that create the environment for credible, free and fair elections were firmly put in place.
Metuh said: “The responsibility of building a united, strong and prosperous nation anchored on democratic principles lies on all of us collectively.
“We, therefore, charge all political parties, other relevant groups and all stakeholders in the electoral process to jettison all personal/group interests and put that of our nation and its people ahead of all.
“The future of our nation is determined by what we do or say at this point in time. We must, therefore, resolve to work together as patriotic citizens and join hands with INEC and relevant institutions of government to ensure credible, free and fair elections devoid of rancour and avoidable disagreements.
“At this point, what should be paramount is the wellbeing of our people and the survival of our dear nation and its democracy. We must, therefore, close ranks as brothers and sisters and resist the machinations of enemies of our country who do not wish us well.
“In this regard, we must redirect our political discourse and energies to productive issues that promote national development, reinforce our unity and engender mutual understanding and peaceful co-existence of our people. It is only through this that we can create the enabling environment for peaceful general elections and guarantee the overall stability of our country.
“Indeed, we cannot afford to fail our citizens at this time of our national life. We must work hard to continue to ensure that the environment that contributed to the successes we have recorded is adequately maintained and enhanced.”
The party also called on INEC to gird it loins and appreciate the fact that it is “saddled with an enormous responsibility and that “Nigerians expect nothing less than a transparent electoral process.”
Urging INEC to work harder and effectively use the period provided by the shift in the dates of elections to perfect all arrangements for credible election, the PDP said the commission should understand that observations by stakeholders were not intended to castigate, weaken or destroy the electoral process but to assist in deepening democracy so that at the end of the day, Nigerians would be the ultimate winners. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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