May 19, 2018

PDP Press Conference


APC, FG Commence Total Clampdown on Opposition

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), after due consideration of the state of the nation, particularly the clampdown on opposition and dissenting voices, states as follows;

The PDP alerts all Nigerians that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Federal Government have commenced a vicious and direct clampdown of major opposition leaders, perceived political opponents and individuals with interests and views that are divergent to those of their Presidential aspirant, perhaps, candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari, ahead of the 2019 general elections.

The clampdown is tailored to silence opposition as well as those who refused to join or support the APC in their unlawful design to emasculate other political parties, undermine our laws and electoral system, foist a one-party state and perpetuate their incompetent, dysfunctional and anti-people rule on our nation.

It is instructive to inform that our leaders, particularly, our National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, have been receiving threats since the PDP filed a petition to the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations, detailing documented threats to democracy by the APC and its Federal Government, abuse of human rights, mass killings, extra-judicial executions, persecution of opposition and unabated constitutional violations.

The PDP is aware of clandestine plots against key opposition leaders, particularly, members of the PDP National Working Committee, some dissenting members of the APC, members of the civil society, opinion leaders, journalists and bloggers, who refuse to succumb to intimidation and that such persons have already been listed and currently being trailed by agents of the state.

This has become manifest in the plot to rope members of “nPDP”, especially those in the National Assembly, into gun-running and murder charges just because they came out to voice their opposition to the APC government’s constitutional violations and executive brigandage in the running of our nation’s affairs.

The PDP wants Nigerians and the international community to know those to hold responsible should PDP leaders, as well as other members of the opposition start falling victims of untoward situations like assassinations, unexplained accidents, inexplicable "armed robbery” attacks, high profile abduction and sudden disappearances.

These include wanton arrest, manhandling and detention of opposition leaders on trumped-up charges, as well as illegal invasion of their homes and businesses by agents of the state.

Apart from allegations of corruption, there are also plots to clamp down and detain opposition leaders for charges bordering on treason and the PDP is also aware that some compromised judicial officers have been enlisted to give convictions and jail members of opposition as well as dissenting voices, on flimsy grounds.

Moreover, we know that the APC is fixated with the PDP because of the renewed popularity of our party among Nigerians, as the inevitable vehicle to return power to the people, restore democracy, national cohesion and safeguard our territorial integrity, come 2019.

The PDP’s response to all these plots is that we are not cowed. Nigeria belongs to all of us and our laws on political engagements are very clear. The PDP, as a party committed to democracy and freedom will continue to uphold the inalienable rights of our citizens to free speech, political association and to politically aspire to any position in the land, including the Presidency.

Our party, therefore, urges all Nigerians to be alert, united and remain resolute in their decision to collectively defend our democracy and its tenets, constitutionally guaranteed personal freedom and the rule of law in our nation.


May 19, 2018
PDP National Secretariat, Abuja

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ok

We are tired of epistles........

One thing I know is:
I know whom not to vote,for sure
When the Presidential debates start,Nigerians will now decide whom to vote.

Madridguy, buhariguy


See una Party hoo

You never see anything. Ekiti election will be the first rehearsal

engineerboat:
Madridguy, buhariguy


See una Party hoo

Pdp Apc, this are just different abbreviations for corruption

Ok

Thought I was the only one noticing how things have been playing since.

APC might win 2019, but their victory would be soaked with blood of the innocent.

I don't know why people ever believed in APC in the first place. My God would punish all of you.

i dont pity PDP. They are the genesis of our poverty in this country

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madridguy:
You never see anything. Ekiti election will be the first rehearsal

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any Muslim supporting buhari is an extremist and a pro terrorist
kiss the truth

If true, it is a welcome development, it's also normal as this is not the first time it is happening. PDP what goes around comes around. Both PARTIES COLLECT SLAP.

Ok

Mutemenot:
i dont pity PDP. They are the genesis of our poverty in this country

There was no PDP in the 70s and 80s when buhari and his fellow northerners were wrecking havoc on the economy.

No surprises here because Buhari is a fascist relic from the cold war era masquerading as a democrat in our democracy....Buhari must remember that he is beneficiary if free and fair electoral practices as delivered and honoured by GoodLuck Jonathan and any attempt to betray this will only invite the wrath of God upon him.

Pdp states are also denying Apc from holding their congresses in notable venues like stadium.
Bayelsa,Akwaibom etc
Pdp,Apc,na the same witchcraft parties.

Only God knows what this country is turning into day by day

cos what is the essence of our democracy when there is no opposition party?

Someone should tell Buhari or APC to had better stop this tyranny and misuse of power or else!!!

Live and let live......... A Democrat has spoken!!!

We are watching

PDP doing what they know best. Creating unecessary tention.

Electioneering in Nigeria is jst rubbish

Mtchww

Lies

When you are in power you do the worst so make Una deal with it

Akanapiaigwe:
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any Muslim supporting buhari is an extremist and a pro terrorist
kiss the truth

what would you call the Christians and Pegans supporting him. We live in a free world with many choices and reasons to make such. Allow him for the choice he made.

Karma is real.One bad turn deserves another.

Make we hear word abeg.


If APC and PDP are in good terms, it's a bad sign for the masses.

Either clampdown or clamping tool, I don't care.

Pls, I need to attend the Royal Wedding, where I go take find moto reach there?