2015: PDP Better Positioned, Well Organised Than Opposition - Metuh

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, January 05, (THEWILL) -  The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday declared that it is well prepared and better positioned ahead of the 2015 general elections than the opposition.

The party said after a thorough appraisal of the political developments across the country, especially the events of the last few months, it  has come to the conclusion that in spite of the challenges, PDP remains the 'preeminent party, well ahead and better than the opposition.

' PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, said in a statement that the party is 'still the most organised party in Nigeria with genuine followership in all the nooks and crannies of the country,' adding that more people are eager to join its fold.

'The PDP is a party founded on democratic ideology by worthy and respectable leaders.

It is the only party committed to the national  interest, in which no person, group, tribe or religion can claim to play dominant role.

We have remained strictly committed to our ideology based on the principles of patriotism and service to the people and this explains why self centered and undemocratic elements find it very difficult to adapt to the dictates of the party,' the statement said.

Noting that  the challenges that faced the party will enlarge, rather than shrink its support base, the PDP said the developments have shown that the opposition are merely a group of selfish religious and ethnic bigots, completely lacking in ideology and pursuing a selfish agenda.

It further stated that while the opposition 'is at liberty to enjoy some  space in the media to exercise their penchant for propaganda and hollow claims, it has become obvious that they lack true followership among the people and cannot match the PDP at the general elections.

' It said owing to the developments, Nigerians have become better informed, adding that  'the nation will soon witness a galore of entrance into its fold.

' The party also commended President Goodluck Jonathan for his steadfastness in delivering on his Transformation Agenda and not allowing himself to be distracted by the antics of the opposition.

It however charged all its elected and appointed officials at all levels to redouble their efforts and work harder by curbing all wastes and keep on being prudent in handling the nation's resources to ensure that Nigerians not only continue to enjoy the benefit of having the PDP in  power but also vote en-masse for it in the general elections.

'We have noted the steadfastness and vigour with which President Goodluck Jonathan has been pursuing his Transformation Agenda despite efforts by the opposition to distract and take him of the course.

We commend him for the initiatives resulting in the accelerated development of key sectors of the economy,' the statement said.

The party also applauded the President for his initiatives towards the technological advancement of the country, citing the establishment of the National Institute of Construction Technology in Uromi, Edo State, the new national automobile policy and the implementation of power sector reforms among others.

It urged Nigerians to continue to support the PDP, noting that it remains the only party that can guarantee a government committed to the national interest and the welfare of all at all times.