PDP Calls For Patriotism ….Urges Respect For President Buhari

55th Independence Anniversary: PDP Calls For Patriotism
….Urges Respect For President Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) charges Nigerians to use the occasion
of the nation’s 55th Independence Anniversary to rekindle the spirit of
patriotism, while exhibiting actions that promote democratic ideals and
peaceful co-existence at all levels in the country.

The party said the occasion reminds of Nigeria’s common root and destiny
as well as her resilience and determination to succeed in all spheres of
life as a strong, united and prosperous nation, irrespective of her
challenges.

The PDP, in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary,
Chief Olisa Metuh on Wednesday, congratulated the citizens for keeping
faith in the Nigerian project and working together in building a strong
nation and one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

The party however urged Nigerians to use the anniversary to recommit to
respecting their leaders at the local government, state and national
levels, while paying adequate reverence to national symbols and
institutions.

“In this regard, the PDP urges all citizens to have full respect for the
office and person of the symbol of the leadership of our great country,
the President. The President can be constructively criticized, but under
no circumstance should he be abused or insulted in any way and under any
guise whatsoever.

“On this note therefore, we expect those around our dear President to be
cautious and desist from actions and utterances that tend to set him up
for public ridicule”, the party stressed.

The party congratulated the nation for giants strides achieved since
independence, especially within the 16 years under the PDP
led-administration, during which enviable milestones were recorded in
critical sectors of the polity.

It assured that even in opposition, it would continue to ensure that the
country is not dragged back to the dark years of dictatorship by firmly
defending the tenets of democracy and provisions of the constitution.

The party insisted that the feat achieved through the successful conduct
of 2015 general elections and the smooth transition, all resulting from
the democratic disposition of PDP leaders, must be sustained, as the
country cannot afford to degenerate from its globally acclaimed
democratic credentials.

It also commended the military for the success recorded in the fight
against insurgency in the country even as it commiserated with all those
affected by the senseless acts of terrorism and violence. It also
charged those behind the bloodletting to have a rethink and understand
that their actions cannot be justified under any guise.

The leadership of the PDP prayed for abiding peace in the country and
wished the government and people of Nigeria, happy independence
celebrations.


Signed:

Chief Olisa Metuh
National Publicity Secretary