Press Statement
Biafria: PDP Cautions Buhari, APC Of The Danger Ahead…Seeks Immediate Dialogue With S/East Representatives and Leaders
Biafria: PDP Cautions Buhari, APC Of The Danger Ahead…Seeks Immediate Dialogue With S/East Representatives and Leaders
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is deeply concerned about the unfolding political events and developments in the South East and South South of Nigeria.
The PDP also stated that it is not comfortable with
the methods being applied by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal
Government in handling of restive youths in the South South and South East
geo-political zones, who are agitating under the Biafra movement, and urged the
President to personally intervene as the matter affects the territorial
integrity of Nigeria .
The party said it is concerned that the Federal
Government and its agencies have failed to approach the situation with the
inclusiveness and seriousness it deserves, but have instead been resorting to
the use of security forces.
PDP National Youth Leader, Hon. Abdullahi MaiBasira
said in a statement on Saturday that President Buhari and his party should be
held to account for the escalation of the agitation, which threatens the unity
and national security interests of Nigeria as an indivisible entity.
The PDP also urged the ruling party to ensure and
guarantee an inclusive administration that will promote harmony among all
sections of the country.
The party further notes the seemingly lack of any
clear-cut policy direction that concerns the development, mainstreaming and
inclusion of young people in the country by the Federal Government, a worrisome
issue that brings to question APC’s campaign promise to generate and give 3
million jobs annually to Nigerian Youths.
“The fact that none of the President’s ministerial
appointees confirmed by Senate is below 40 years also puts to question APC’s
belief for the next generation of leaders, mentorship and transfer of
responsibility. So far, the resultant effect of this lack of clear-cut policy
is the stagnation of the economy and laying-off of thousands of people from
their jobs.
“Rather than the use of force as an option which
usually fails as a solution in this type of self inflicted socio-political
problem, President Buhari should as a matter of national interest and practical
necessity, make haste to call representatives and leaders of the South East for
discussions before the situation deteriorates”, the party said.
The PDP said President Buhari and his party should
know that sidelining any section of the country is bound to generate unhealthy
relations among all integral parts of the Nigerian people.
The party said that cohesion, development,
prosperity and unity should be paramount in government policy and warned that unless
and until all sections of the country are accommodated, certain sections will
experience civil tension and agitations as a means of expressing their
discontent.
“Finally, as young people who believe in the
present and future stability of Nigeria; we urge President Buhari to see
himself as the father of the nation and try to open his heart to all by
carrying everybody along and through that, create enabling environment for
peace, progress and development in the interest of all”, the statement said.
Signed
Hon. Abdullahi Maibasira
National Youth Leader
National Youth Leader
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