PDP Says Nigeria Sinking Into Bottomless Pit Under Tinubu, As Corruption Now Country's Official Anthem
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused President Bola Tinubu of fiddling with irrelevant and personal issues that have nothing to do with the welfare of Nigerians even as the the country was currently sinking deeper into bottomless pit.
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused President Bola Tinubu of fiddling with irrelevant and personal issues that have nothing to do with the welfare of Nigerians even as the the country was currently sinking deeper into bottomless pit.
The party spoke after its 99th National Executive, NEC, meeting in Abuja Tuesday, and specifically blamed Tinubu for allegedly being the cause of the increasing banditry, kidnapping and other acts of terrorism in parts of the country apart from the faltering economy due to his clueless and nonchalant attitude to national affairs.
Acting Chairman of the PDP, Iliya Damagun, who made these known after the meeting, bemoaned what he described as the sorry and melancholic state of affairs of the country.
Damagun, further accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, administration of Tinubu of allegedly being irredeemably exploitative, insensitive and anti-people, even as he further condemned
the government for the worsening insecurity, the wanton killings and the violence against Nigerians.
the government for the worsening insecurity, the wanton killings and the violence against Nigerians.
His words, “NEC abhors the banditry, kidnapping, marauding of communities and other acts of terrorism in various parts of our country emboldened by President Tinubu’s apparent negligence and abdication of his constitutional duties to ensure safety and security of his citizens.
‘’NEC also laments the worsening economic hardship and extreme poverty in the country occasioned by the ill-advised and ill-implemented policies of the Tinubu administration hike in fuel price wanton increase in electricity tariff multiple taxes and unexplained charges on services resulting in collapse of productive sector closure of millions of businesses massive loss of jobs rise in criminality and general sense of misery across the country
‘’NEC also condemns the policy inconsistency wholesale corruption massive treasury looting budget padding and diversion of public funds that forbid the administration resulting in infrastructure retrogression and loss of investors’ confidence in our system.
“NEC restates the PDP demand that this administration should rescind all its anti-people policies and take practical steps to address the insecurity and economic recession in the country.
“Furthermore, NEC stands in firm resistance to the sinister plot by the Tinubu-led APC to turn Nigeria into a one-party totalitarian state as evident in the desperate attempts to strip and annihilate opposition parties through open-stitch threats and intimidation of opposition figures and institutions of democracy in Nigeria. It is clear that this plot is born out of APC’s mortal fear of inevitable defeat in 2027 due to its dismal failure in government.”
On the state of the party, Damagun said: “NEC restates our party’s belief in democracy, the rule of law and the supremacy of the will of the people as expressed through their free and unhindered democratic participation into multi-party politics and governance.
‘’The successful convening of the 99th NEC meeting clearly communicates our party’s unity and focus despite challenges. NEC also received and ratified the composition of the committee on the zoning of national offices ahead of the national convention.
“The members of these zoning committees are Governor Duoye Diri, Chairman Governor Dauda Lawal, Vice-Chairman and Kaleb Mutfwang, Secretary. That is the zoning committee. The members of the National Convention Committee are Governor Amadu Fintiri, Chairman, Governor Ademola Adeleke, Vice-Chairman and Governor Peter Mbah, Secretary.
“NEC also received the resolution of the South-East General Executive with regard to the issue of the National Secretary, and to be considered and deliberated upon in the next NEC which is slated for June 30
“NEC reassures Nigerians that PDP remains strong resilient united and determined now more than ever before in leading the charge to rescue our nation from the vicious grip of APC administration.”
In his comments, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the party, Senator Adolphus Wabara, extolled members for the success of the meeting, adding, “The journey of our party has been long, sometimes turbulent, but always deeply rooted in our collective aspirations for a united, democratic and prosperous Nigeria.
‘’While we have faced internal and external challenges, and in most cases self-inflicted challenges, we have also witnessed our enduring strength, the strength of our ideals, the resilience of our supporters, and the loyalty of millions of Nigerians as we also see today in the PDP as the most credible platform for national transformation.”
Also, the Chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum and governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues said, “As governors, we have gone through a lot. This dispensation is a different one under the present administration. There are so many booby traps, innuendos, political movements that have been done.
‘’Today, we have been bombarded by the issue of coalition, defection, a gale of defection that is even affecting some of our members. Our members are standing strong and resolute.
‘’NEC also laments the worsening economic hardship and extreme poverty in the country occasioned by the ill-advised and ill-implemented policies of the Tinubu administration hike in fuel price wanton increase in electricity tariff multiple taxes and unexplained charges on services resulting in collapse of productive sector closure of millions of businesses massive loss of jobs rise in criminality and general sense of misery across the country
‘’NEC also condemns the policy inconsistency wholesale corruption massive treasury looting budget padding and diversion of public funds that forbid the administration resulting in infrastructure retrogression and loss of investors’ confidence in our system.
“NEC restates the PDP demand that this administration should rescind all its anti-people policies and take practical steps to address the insecurity and economic recession in the country.
“Furthermore, NEC stands in firm resistance to the sinister plot by the Tinubu-led APC to turn Nigeria into a one-party totalitarian state as evident in the desperate attempts to strip and annihilate opposition parties through open-stitch threats and intimidation of opposition figures and institutions of democracy in Nigeria. It is clear that this plot is born out of APC’s mortal fear of inevitable defeat in 2027 due to its dismal failure in government.”
On the state of the party, Damagun said: “NEC restates our party’s belief in democracy, the rule of law and the supremacy of the will of the people as expressed through their free and unhindered democratic participation into multi-party politics and governance.
‘’The successful convening of the 99th NEC meeting clearly communicates our party’s unity and focus despite challenges. NEC also received and ratified the composition of the committee on the zoning of national offices ahead of the national convention.
“The members of these zoning committees are Governor Duoye Diri, Chairman Governor Dauda Lawal, Vice-Chairman and Kaleb Mutfwang, Secretary. That is the zoning committee. The members of the National Convention Committee are Governor Amadu Fintiri, Chairman, Governor Ademola Adeleke, Vice-Chairman and Governor Peter Mbah, Secretary.
“NEC also received the resolution of the South-East General Executive with regard to the issue of the National Secretary, and to be considered and deliberated upon in the next NEC which is slated for June 30
“NEC reassures Nigerians that PDP remains strong resilient united and determined now more than ever before in leading the charge to rescue our nation from the vicious grip of APC administration.”
In his comments, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the party, Senator Adolphus Wabara, extolled members for the success of the meeting, adding, “The journey of our party has been long, sometimes turbulent, but always deeply rooted in our collective aspirations for a united, democratic and prosperous Nigeria.
‘’While we have faced internal and external challenges, and in most cases self-inflicted challenges, we have also witnessed our enduring strength, the strength of our ideals, the resilience of our supporters, and the loyalty of millions of Nigerians as we also see today in the PDP as the most credible platform for national transformation.”
Also, the Chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum and governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues said, “As governors, we have gone through a lot. This dispensation is a different one under the present administration. There are so many booby traps, innuendos, political movements that have been done.
‘’Today, we have been bombarded by the issue of coalition, defection, a gale of defection that is even affecting some of our members. Our members are standing strong and resolute.
"There is no intimidation that we are not going through. There is no caressing or cajoling that members and elected governors are not going through if you ask anyone of them. But certainly, we are resolute. We will not abandon the mandate. And that is why you can see us here together.
"Yes, we wish well for those who have left. But we believe this is not the first time people left PDP and came back. I’m sure they will come back.”
Former Vice President on the platform of the party, Atiku Abubakar and the former Senate President, David Mark were absent at the meeting.
"Yes, we wish well for those who have left. But we believe this is not the first time people left PDP and came back. I’m sure they will come back.”
Former Vice President on the platform of the party, Atiku Abubakar and the former Senate President, David Mark were absent at the meeting.
However, those in attendance included Governors Seyi Makinde -Oyo; Peter Mbah- Enugu, represented by his deputy; Ademola Adeleke -Osun; Caleb Mutfwang - Plateau; Dauda Lawal- Zamfara; Bala Mohammed - Bauchi and Ahmed Fintri -Adamawa States.
Others included former Governors Mohammed Ahmed Maikarfi -Kaduna; Dr Achijke Udenwa -Imo; Seriake Dickson- Bayelsa as well as Senator Gabriel Suswam and Dr Samuel Ortom - both Benue; Bukola Saraki - Kwara.
Others included former Governors Mohammed Ahmed Maikarfi -Kaduna; Dr Achijke Udenwa -Imo; Seriake Dickson- Bayelsa as well as Senator Gabriel Suswam and Dr Samuel Ortom - both Benue; Bukola Saraki - Kwara.
Senator Adolphus Wabara, members of the National Working Committee, NWC of the party led by Damagum, Jerry Gana, Olabode George, Tom Ikimi, Eddy Olafeso and immediate past National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondinya also attended.
Furthermore, others present included the former National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, Chief Emma Ogidi, Iyom Josephine Anenih, Chief Mike Oghiadome, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, High Chief Ben Obi, Barrister Emmanuel Eno Iden, Mr Philip Salau, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, Prof Wale Oladipo, and Chief Alli Odefa, as well as former Deputy National Chairman, South,
Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Deputy National Chairman, Senator Zainab Kure, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, Amb Aminu Wali, Senator Abdul Ningi and Alhaji Kabiru Turaki, SAN among several others.
Furthermore, others present included the former National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, Chief Emma Ogidi, Iyom Josephine Anenih, Chief Mike Oghiadome, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, High Chief Ben Obi, Barrister Emmanuel Eno Iden, Mr Philip Salau, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, Prof Wale Oladipo, and Chief Alli Odefa, as well as former Deputy National Chairman, South,
Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Deputy National Chairman, Senator Zainab Kure, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, Amb Aminu Wali, Senator Abdul Ningi and Alhaji Kabiru Turaki, SAN among several others.
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