Press statement from the PDP regarding Obasanjo's exit
today. Read below...
The leadership Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has
received the news of the decision of former President
Olusegun Obasanjo to withdraw his membership of our
great party. We have also carefully examined the
circumstances and the reasons adduced for this
unfortunate decision.
While we concede to the inalienable rights of every
citizen to hold opinion and to decide who to associate
with, we are however deeply saddened that Chief
Obasanjo, a revered leader of our party, our first
Presidential flagbearer whom the PDP offered the
platform to rule our nation for 8 years, could decide
to abandon this party at this critical point in time.
This is especially as Chief Obasanjo, who was also the
Chairman of the highest advisory organ of the PDP, the
Board of Trustees (BoT) discountenanced all pleas by
elders and leaders of our great party with regard to his
reservations on certain issues within our fold.
Many Nigerians are still bewildered as to what manner of
provocation could have led a former President to lose his
composure and go to the extent of tearing the membership
card of the party that he once led.
Indeed, the PDP is hugely at loss as to how the decision and
action of the former President who had enjoyed the
benefits of being elected to the highest position of
leadership will assist in deepening our democracy and
stabilizing the polity.
It is our considered opinion that no matter the
provocation, a statesmanly disposition from a person of
Chief Obasanjo’s status could have encouraged our citizens
and help in stabilizing system.
We believe however, that what this country needs now is
patriotic actions that engender national unity, tolerance
and peaceful coexistence of our people irrespective of
political, ethnic and religious persuasions. The overall
interest of our nation and wellbeing of our citizens must
remain paramount and above all personal and group
interests.
Finally, we direct all our members across the country to
remain focused on our campaigns and not to be distracted
on this issue. With an array of credible candidates led by
our Presidential flagbearer, President Goodluck Jonathan,
we are sure that we will emerge victorious come March 28
and April 11, 2015 general elections.
Signed:
Olisa Metuh
National Publicity Secretary

source @lindaikeji

Hmm

No shaking!!! GEJ till 2019!!!