The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is deeply concerned about the unfolding political events and developments in the South East and South South of Nigeria.
The PDP also stated that it is not comfortable with the methods being applied by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government in handling of restive youths in the South South and South East geo-political zones, who are agitating under the Biafra movement, and urged the President to personally intervene as the matter affects the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
The party said it is concerned that the Federal Government and its agencies have failed to approach the situation with the inclusiveness and seriousness it deserves, but have instead been resorting to the use of security forces.
PDP National Youth Leader, Hon. Abdullahi MaiBasira said in a statement on Saturday that President Buhari and his party should be held to account for the escalation of the agitation, which threatens the unity and national security interests of Nigeria as an indivisible entity.
The PDP also urged the ruling party to ensure and guarantee an inclusive administration that will promote harmony among all sections of the country.
The party further notes the seemingly lack of any clear-cut policy direction that concerns the development, mainstreaming and inclusion of young people in the country by the Federal Government, a worrisome issue that brings to question APC’s campaign promise to generate and give 3 million jobs annually to Nigerian Youths.
“The fact that none of the President’s ministerial appointees confirmed by Senate is below 40 years also puts to question APC’s belief for the next generation of leaders, mentorship and transfer of responsibility. So far, the resultant effect of this lack of clear-cut policy is the stagnation of the economy and laying-off of thousands of people from their jobs.
“Rather than the use of force as an option which usually fails as a solution in this type of self inflicted socio political problem, President Buhari should as a matter of national interest and practical necessity, make haste to call representatives and leaders of the South East for discussions before the situation deteriorates”, the party said.
The PDP said President Buhari and his party should know that sidelining any section of the country is bound to generate unhealthy relations among all integral parts of the Nigerian people.
The party said that cohesion, development, prosperity and unity should be paramount in government policy and warned that unless and until all sections of the country are accommodated, certain sections will experience civil tension and agitations as a means of expressing their discontent.
“Finally, as young people who believe in the present and future stability of Nigeria; we urge President Buhari to see himself as the father of the nation and try to open his heart to all by carrying everybody along and through that, create enabling environment for peace, progress and development in the interest of all”, the statement said. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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It cannot be solved by speaking to so called igbo leaders. They are crooks who will just use the chance to ask for money for themselves and power. This is a serious grassroot yearning and so the federal government needs to look for grassroot authentic representatives. Nigeria is falling alas.
ReplyDeleteMembers of PDP that are talking today must be considered Traitors. And the so-called Igbo leaders must be warned to desist from playing with fire. When former President Johnathan was in power dishing out money to these yeye leaders, nobody demonstrated on the roads. But now that there is no more free money, they want to waste lives of young Nigerians.
ReplyDeleteThank you good comments.
DeleteThat is a very simplistic view.
DeleteNigerians open your eyes. PMB is amassing weapons in Borno. Be sure he will use them later to crush any uprising in any part of the Country.
ReplyDeleteHe will first of all crush himself if ur statement is true...
DeletePDPs method of opposition is laughable. Who told them South South is Biafra?. Those agitating for Biafra even in the south east are bunch lazy and brainwashed fools.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous7:26 u must be very very stupid
DeleteNot all southern states are interested in Biafra with the Igbos.
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