September 26, 2012.

Press Statement

The recent statement by Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the spokesman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) blaming the Federal Government for the flood disasters in some parts of the country is yet another opportunistic attempt to remind Nigerians that they still exist.

In their desperate attempt to remain heard, the Party has once more thrown decency and the dignity of the human being to the winds. While the wounds of the .disaster are still festering, the ACN has seen yet another window to play politics and grandstand rather than sympathize with the people over this unfortunate happening.

The ACN in its statement even went to ridiculous extents like condemning the closure of the Abuja Lokoja road which is a precautionary measure taken to save lives following this disaster. While we welcome constructive criticisms meant to keep us on our toes, we shall not succumb to cheap politicking from political jobbers who do not know when to draw boundaries between partisanship and National humanitarian interests.

The ACN's unnecessary politicization of this force majeure is an indication of their insensitivity to the plights of the victims. They would rather scavenge for political capita

September 21, 2012

 PRESS RELEASE

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for reversing the planned introduction of N5000 currency note by the Central Bank of Nigeria, describing the action as another clear indication of the responsiveness of the administration to the wishes of the people.

“The PDP led Federal Government under President Goodluck Jonathan has a listening ear. “Power to the People” is the slogan of our great party. The President has once more demonstrated that this slogan is inviolable and that under us, power really belongs to the people.” 

A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Chief Olisa Metuh said PDP will continue to anchor its policies and programmes on the needs of the people and will not relent in upholding interest of the nation.

“The primary concern of the PDP is to ensure the welfare of the generality of Nigerians. We know full well that the opinion of the people in every government policy and action matters a lot if we must achieve this cardinal premise of our manifesto. This is the essence of this decision by the President to reverse the introduction of the N5000.” 

The statement commended the National Assembly

 September 20, 2012.

Press Release 

In keeping with the on-going efforts to promote reconciliation within the Peoples Democratic Party, in line with the NEC approved basic philosophy of the Triple ‘R’s, the National Working Committee, at its 316^th meeting held on Wednesday, 19^th September, 2012, decided as follows:

i.              That the PDP Umbrella is big enough to accommodate everybody and therefore calls on all those who left the Party, or are not actively working with the Party, for any reason(s) to return to the party through their wards.

ii.             That this exercise be carried out within thirty (30) days from now;

iii.            That Ward Chairmen and Secretaries should register such returning members without inhibitions;

iv.           That any one not allowed to go through this process should report such hindrance(s) to the next level, and up to the National Secretariat.

September 12, 2012

Press Statement 

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its 315^th regular meeting held on Wednesday 12^th September 2012 considered important Party matters and arrived at the following resolutions. 

1.       The NWC ratified the readmission of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ayo Fayose into the Party with effect from 14^th September 2011. The NWC also approved a waiver for Dr. Fayose in line with the provision of Article 8(a) and Article 17.2 (g) of the PDP Constitution with effect from 14^th September 2011. 

By this action, Dr. Fayose is cleared to enjoy all rights and privileges of a member of the PDP without let or hindrance. 

2.       The NWC also approved the Constitution of a National Campaign Committee for the forthcoming Gubernatorial Election in Ondo State. The 32 member Committee of eminent Nigerians has the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, GCON as Chairman while the National Legal Adviser, Barrister Victor Kwon is the Secretary. 

The Committee shall be inaugurated by the National Chairman, Alhaji Dr. Bamanga Tukur in due course.

Chief Olisa Metuh

National Publicity Secretary    

September 12, 2012

PRESS RELEASE 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) to go rise beyond road side sophistry and accept that the party and its National Leader, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu traded on fraudulent claims when they lied to Nigerians that Tinubu was sent a gold card invitation by the Democratic Party of the United States to attend its recent national convention. The PDP also advised the ACN to apologise to Nigerians for embarrassing the nation and for bridging our proud people to ridicule before a foreign political party.

“This matter in question explains itself in clear terms. The ACN tried to force its dish of lies down the throat of Nigerians on the imaginary international exposure and connection of its national leader.  This attempt by the party to ingeniously tap from the credibility of an American political institution through a spurious claim backfired. The Democratic Party Convention officials would have none of that and wasted no time in denying the ACN and Bola Tinubu. The implication of this on the image of Nigeria and on the pride of our good people is wantonly damaging.”

A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh said that because the ACN thrives in fraud

September 11, 2012

Press Statement 

Our attention has been drawn to strange publications purporting that our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party is undergoing another process of Constitutional amendment to guarantee automatic tickets to some incumbent office holders for second terms. 

The authors of this alien idea insinuated that we want to model our internal nomination process after the practice in the United States of America. 

We have received several calls from concerned Party members for clarifications following this misleading publication. 

In order to set the records straight, the PDP wishes to clearly state as follows:- 

1.    The Party is not involved in any process to amend its Constitution at the moment. The 2012 amended copy is now the grand norm of the Party and we intend to strictly abide by its provision. The PDP does not exist solely for the purpose of perpetual amendments of its Constitution.

2.    We have already made our position known that holders of elective positions can only secure another term based on their performance and their acceptance by the people in a free and fair primary election where all party members shall be guaranteed a

September 10, 2012

 PRESS RELEASE

The Peoples Democratic Party says the revelation by the Democratic Party of the United States that no special invitation or recognition was given to the Action Congress of Nigeria or its leader, Senator Bola Tinubu at its recent National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, contrary to what the ACN propaganda machine has fed the Nigerian public with, has once more exposed the lie that the party constantly lives in order to court the attention of Nigerians. The PDP also said that such deceitful postures and needless bare faced lies by the ACN is a tragedy capable of inculcating negative values in the growing generation of Nigerian politicians. 

"The usual desperation of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Party to court attention at all cost has taken an international dimension. This time, Senator Tinubu who prides himself as the National Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has been basking in a delusory frenzy of being 'specially invited' to the just concluded Democratic National Convention which held in Charllotte, North Carolina in the United States of America."

"When the former British Prime Minister,

September 3, 2012.

PRESS RELEASE

In line with the disposition of the PDP National Executive to identify with plights of Nigerians at all times, the National Chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Bamanga Tukur on Sunday visited victims of the recent flood disaster in Adamawa state. 

"Our Party belongs to the people of Nigeria. The welfare of our people is the centre piece of every of our decision. Whatever hurts the people, hurts us most especially. We are are to show our concern and support you in this period of anguish and loss," said Alhaji Tukur. 

He was accompanied on the visit by the National Public Secretary of the party, Chief Olisa Metuh and members of the Adamawa state Executive of the PDP led by Alhaji Mijinyawa Umar Kugama.

Alhaji Tukur who inspected areas affected by the flood expressed his sympathy and that of the PDP and said the issue of flooding was a global phenomenon. He appealed to all stakeholders to join hands with government to address it squarely.

The PDP National Chairman pledged the commitment of the PDP led federal government to tackle the incidence of flooding in Nigeria including that of Adamawa state.

2^nd September 2012.

 PRESS RELEASE

The Peoples Democratic Party has asked the former Head of State and the Presidential Candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in the 2011 general elections, General Muhammadu Buhari to show statesmanship in his assessment of the contributions of the PDP led Federal Government to the cause of democracy and good governance.

In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, the Party said that political differences notwithstanding, it expected Buhari as an elder statesman and  a former Head of State to acknowledge the significant progress that Nigeria has made in internalising democratic culture since the return of democracy in 1999.

“There is still room for improvement no doubt, but Nigeria under the PDP has recorded tremendous gains in terms of advancing the rule of law and the fundamental rights of Nigerians, in deed, in other indices of good governance which democracy is usually expected to guarantee.” 

We recall that while on a visit to Kano last week, General Buhari had said of the PDP led Federal Government; “under normal circumstances we are supposed to work strictly within the provisions of the constitution, but this is Nigeria and nothing is perfect