PDP assures on February general elections, dismises pessimists

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Monday assured that there were no plan to postpone next month's general elections as alleged by the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC.

In a statement, Monday, issued by PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, the PDP noted that as a party, it was fully  prepared for the polls against the backdrop of what the party enjoys among Nigerians from the ward to the national levels is a sure guarantee to victory.

'The PDP is fully ready for the coming elections. Our leaders and members are working hard in all the nooks and crannies of the country leveraging on our existing grass roots appeal, wide-spread political structures, a track-record of performance and abiding affinity and loyalty to the people.

'We have very popular and acceptable hard working candidates which the people are anxious to vote for. Our Presidential flagbearer, President Goodluck Jonathan with verifiable achievements and commitment to national unity remains the candidate the beat.

'We have engaged on issue-based campaigns. We have effectively shown Nigerians that we can be trusted. Our amiable leader, President Jonathan has demonstrated strength of character, sincerity of purpose in his handling of state affairs and Nigerians are desirous to demonstrate their support for him come February 14,” Mentu stated.