The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed responsibility for the political tension in the country and apologized to Nigerians for “whatever role” it played in causing the “toxicity that pervades the political space” in the country.

In a statement via its Twitter handle, the former ruling party lamented the situation in the political space “with respect to discussions on national issues” and the division it was causing in the country.

It said, “This toxicity, some of which finds expression in discussions across social media platforms, has reached the level where bridges are being burnt, personal relationships are being strained and an unnecessary tension fills what should ordinarily be patriotic and enlightening conversations on how to move the nation forward.

“We are dismayed that this tension has reached the level where the finer points of our national conversation are drowned out in shouts and screams across the political divide.

“We accept responsibility and apologize for whatever role we have played in reaching this level of toxicity.”

The party also suggested that it was adopting a new approach to its activities and called on it supporters to show more maturity when commenting on national issues.

“Henceforth, we commit to focusing only on the issues and proffering cogent and competent solutions to the issues facing the nation,” it said.

“We urge our supporters and the believers in the ability of our party to provide these solutions to henceforth show more restraint and maturity as we point out the many obvious flaws of this administration and proffer solutions and alternatives to their many failures.”

Quoting Abraham Lincoln, it encouraged Nigerians not to allow political differences tear the nation apart.

This toxicity, some of which finds expression in discussions across social media platforms, has reached the level where bridges are being burnt, personal relationships are being strained and an unnecessary tension fills what should ordinarily be patriotic and enlightening conversations on how to move the nation forward.

project8:
u can t deceive us again...pdp looking for drowning mate

TonyeBarcanista:
SMh

ventoh:
sin no more....most especially never rise again in Nigeria

DaBullIT:


That's all your gonna say?

naijaking1:
False,and more false journalism. This is more like APC NEWS release than coming from pdp. Readers beware.

Godjone:
And what can you say about the hardship and torments APC is unleashing on Nigerians

Jirate:


APC has Drowned all Nigerians inside Inflation, Inconclusive Elections and Failed Economy Overnight.
Some one once said on this forum that the Speed which Buhari and APC used in bringing down our Economy has to be a World Record and I agree with him.

www.nairaland.com/3233515/inflation-hits-highest-point-since#47654083