ABUJA- NATIONAL leadership of the Peoples
Democratic Party, PDP has urged the
opposition to learn from the Saturday Osun
State gubernatorial election.
In a statement by PDP National Publicity
Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, the party
however advised the opposition to desist
from actions and utterances that were
capable of overheating the system as well
as create room for violence.
Hailing President Gooduck Jonathan for
creating a peaceful environment for the
election, the PDP described the Osun state
governorship poll as “a clear testimony to
President Goodluck Jonathan’s unparalleled
commitment to peaceful elections in
Nigeria.
“The PDP hail the President for “creating
the enabling environment for Osun people
to freely and peacefully exercise their
franchise without rancor or blood-letting”.
The party also commended “the security
forces for their display of professionalism
in keeping the peace throughout the
exercise despite provocations by desperate
politicians.
“The lesson from this election is that the
opposition party should stop crying wolf
where there is none. They must desist from
actions and statements that cause
confusion and create unnecessary tension,
capable of igniting violence and blood-
letting in elections.”
Calling on its members and supporters to
remain calm, the PDP also commended the
people of Osun for adhering to rules and
conducting themselves in an orderly
manner during the election.