THE national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has urged Christians across the country to ignore statements by the President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor for castigating the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.

According to PDP, rather than tongue lash the PDP and its leadership, the party must not only be hailed, but should be emulated by other political parties and organizations whose activities connect directly or indirectly to the unity of the nation.

From left: Co-Chairman, Nigeria Inter-religious Council (Nirec), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor; National Co-ordinator/executive Secretary, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, and Co-Chairman, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, at a meeting of NIREC with President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. NAN Photo

In a statement signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh Friday in Abuja, the party noted that the CAN President got what it termed the harmless statement of the party’s National Chairman wrong.

It would be recalled that when the PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur received a delegation of Gombe state PDP led by the governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo to the Wadata Plaza last week, had said that the Boko Haram activities that have led to loss of lives and property destroyed was a reaction to injustice.

According to Tukur, Boko Haram was another name for injustice by those people who may have been deprived, just as he called on Governors of the North East to create employment for the youths in the area as a way of reducing the level of insecurity in the zone, adding that the youths will continue to agitate for one thing or the other, once they are hungry.

He stated that youth restiveness were primarily hunger-induced, just as he urged the governors to find a lasting solution to this major problem.

While reacting to Tukur’s statement Thursday, CAN president, Oritsejafor described the PDP National Chairman as spokesperson of the dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram.

Metuh’s statement read in part, ‘’The Party’s membership of millions of Nigerians who are Muslims and who are also Christians, Dr. Tukur is a father who can ill ford to give in to discrimination of any form.

“There is abundant evidence that the issue of religious divisiveness in the manner the CAN President has interpreted our National Chairman, is non-existent in our great Party.

In both the National Executive Committee (NEC) and the National Working Committee (NWC), the PDP has amply illustrated that Christians and Muslims can work together for the greatness of Nigeria. We therefore expect that we not only be commended but emulated by other political Parties and organizations whose activities connect directly or indirectly to the unity of the nation.”

“We therefore urge Christians to disregard any misinterpretation of the statement of our National Chairman and continue to live in peace with their Muslim brothers.”

‘’The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as a contextual misinterpretation of relevant facts, the remark by the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor on the harmless statement by the PDP National chairman, Dr. Bamanga Tukur on Boko Haram and peace in Northern Nigeria.

‘’Dr. Tukur is a foremost Nigerian who in words and actions has shown himself a true patriot that cannot be conceived in the mould of ethnic or religious bigotry.

“Over the decades, he has built bridges of friendship across religions and regions of Nigeria, etching his name as an African statesman. It is on record also, that since he was elected the National Chairman of our great Party, his message has been consistent on the imperative of unity, equity and justice for every Nigerian.

“He has never hidden his resolve and determination to use the historic opportunity offered by his leadership of the nation’s ruling Party to champion the ideals of the founding fathers of Nigeria that irrespective of our tongue , tribe and creed, Nigerians are one and that our diversity is our greatest strength.

“He has spared no effort in deploring the incidence of violence in the Northern part of the country. He has stated in no uncertain terms that no reason can justify terror attacks. But he has also charged that those involved in the violence and their sponsors are our brothers, and there is therefore a need for our collective efforts”.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/05/ignore-oritsejafor-pdp-urges-chistians/

Hmmm,confused people.They like to lie on smoothly made bed they dont have the strength to make.

21st century "adults" with the mentality of pre-dark age era.

If christians ignore Oritse then they should listen to Boko Haram, eh? Nonsense.

Looks like these PDP guys are just as confused as their CPC and ACN counterparts! Why should Christians ignore their own leaders because of your say so?

Is Oritsejafor truly a leader of Chritians??

Oritsejafor has more credibility with me than the PDP

[size=14pt]Yes,they should ignore their leader and listen to Bamanga Tukur-A muslim who says Boko Haram is fighting for justice[/size]

Muslims, don't listen to Prophet Mohammed.

These PDP goons have made stupidity a religion that they can bow their heads and adore.

I guess the PDP will recall that Ohakim lost to Rochas primarily because of his fallout with the Church in Imo State. Their leadership should be very mindful of what they say about Christian leaders. Not that I care about PDP anyway!

This is just like asking muslims to ignore the sultan.
I will rather harken to Oritsejafor than stupid sell-out metuh.
Which injustice did christians met out to bh ppl that has warranted blowing up of churches up north?

These PDP guys are just increasing in stupidity by the day

It can be argued that boko haram is fighing for justice in view of their leader who was murdered by the nigerian police. But violence is never a good option to fight for justice.

Oritsejafor is a thief and should be ignored.. With all the millions he has loooted in the name of Jesus, how many roads has he tarred.. Fhuck him.. I will rather stick with politicians who we can hold accountable than with religous thieves who hide under the phantom 'TOUCH NOT MY ANNOINTED" clause to steal from gullible poor ppl.

PEOPLE DECEIVING PEOOOOPPPPLLLLLEEEE!!! Kai!

PDP and CAN are all bunches of confused individuals.

Family affair. At the end u pple wud still pless ur hand on pdp. By the way has CAN ever attacked GEJ? They wud never do I guess.

Oritsejafo the can presido is the only can presido that i have seen taking the christians problems like it is his own household problems. If not for his actions on tv and the fact that the north knows that he has the interest of christians at heart, they would hasve killed more christians. May GOD PUNISH TUKUR, and all his children that shall know no peace for these bloodshed.

donpeluchi: It can be argued that boko haram is fighing for justice in view of their leader who was murdered by the nigerian police. But violence is never a good option to fight for justice.

I have a question. Should bh kill other innocent people because ONE of their own was killed?

How can PDP national chairman say BH is fighting injustice? That simply means they shld keep fighting till justice is done. Dat statement is so BH. How can PDP national chairman say BH is fighting injustice? That simply means they shld keep fighting till justice is done. Dat statement is so BH. How can PDP national chairman say BH is fighting injustice? That simply means they shld keep fighting till justice is done. Dat statement is so BH.

If the north is poverty stricken,
1. Do the IEDs, the SUV, the AK47 etc cost 1penny, why are they lavishing money if they do not have
2. If it true they are poor, do the government do better in the South, what made/makes them poorer ? Do they government provide means of livelyhood for (for example) the Igbos where at least each home could afford 2meal/day

3. Do the common ppl worshiping their own God affect their poverty, such that they deserve to be killed.
4. Does the government provide school fees to the Southerners who opt to go to school ?

What makes the North poorer as we claim. huh??

That Tukur should be tied to a tree, then recieve a thirteen bullet salute, on his chest... Silly old man...!

Pa Ayo had said it all. Tukur is a supporter of BH. What injustice are they fighting? What did xtians do 2 them dat they are now their primary targets. D truth remains dat most of these northern leaders are in support of Bh. We dont need Ayo 2 tell us that. I live in kano and so i know what am saying. When people like Sanusi even supported them openly then there is problem. D Pdp can go 2 hell wit their useless clarification. Bh will cease 2 exist d very day northern leaders want all these rubbish 2 stop.

[quote
author=Another Okija]Oritsejafor is a thief and should be ignored..
With all the millions he has loooted in the name of Jesus, how many
roads has he tarred.. Fhuck him.. I will rather stick with politicians
who we can hold accountable than with religous thieves who hide under
the phantom 'TOUCH NOT MY ANNOINTED" clause to steal from gullible poor
ppl.[/quote] u must b a fool!

Another Okija: Oritsejafor is a thief and should be ignored.. With all the millions he has loooted in the name of Jesus, how many roads has he tarred.. Fhuck him.. I will rather stick with politicians who we can hold accountable than with religous thieves who hide under the phantom 'TOUCH NOT MY ANNOINTED" clause to steal from gullible poor ppl.

are u mad ? How can he tarre ur road is he ur governor ? Or u don't know who papa Ayo is .

Northerners using Christian aliases on this forum shame on you!
Another Okija
Lucky gurl
Donpeluche
Monkeyleg

I guess Niger-Deltans, mend & others should start killing northerners, muslims and bombing mosque to fight for justice.Their people are being killed, farms, fish-ponds, rivers are gone. Nigeria or other Nigerians owe Boko-haram or any other northerner nothing. One slowpoke wakes up one day and declares his religion and ethnicity is superior to others, he receives financial backing from his tribe's elites who feel the current president and his kind should not rule over them, then he starts killing people. nuclear bombs should be met with fire. rubbish

Why will a stake holder make this kind of statement. How do you fight injustice by killing people ?

Bokos are not human. What have been taken forcefully from them that seek justice? ..PDP chairman needs to be interogated.

Another Okija: Oritsejafor is a thief and should be ignored.. With all the millions he has loooted in the name of Jesus, how many roads has he tarred.. Fhuck him.. I will rather stick with politicians who we can hold accountable than with religous thieves who hide under the phantom 'TOUCH NOT MY ANNOINTED" clause to steal from gullible poor ppl.

You are confused.

ekt_bear: Oritsejafor has more credibility with me than the PDP

A BILLION TIMES MY DEAR A BILLION TIMES

It is acutely saddening to think that the foolish spokesperson to the aboki comes from my dear state. Alh Babaringa Stupor had the opportunity to give justice to the north as the then Governor of old Gongola state. He remains a strong chain in the progressive impoverishment of the north. They enacted the almajiri syndrome and now they hide under the guise of statesmanship to shift attention of bokoharam from them. I hope Bokoharam knows the location of wadata plaza.

....I don't just know how to describe these notherners...... .... Bunch of f.o.o.ls.... Illiteracy is a very big decease....