Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has highlighted the resolve of
Nigerians to live in a united and peaceful nation just like the people
of Scotland have chosen to preserve their more than 300 years union by
voting to stay in Britain irrespective of challenges of ethnic
diversity.
PDP National Publicity Secretary Olisa Metuh in a statement on Friday
said the decision by the Scots has shown that “citizens can indeed push
through their resolve to live together and peacefully as one people with
a common destiny despite their differences, perceived or real.”
“We might be different in our tongues, tribes and religious affiliations
but, as one people, let us not dwell on these differences but rather
magnify those things that bind us together so that we continue to live
together in peace, love and unity. Nigerians yearn for a situation where
they will no longer be defined by political, tribal, religious and
sectional considerations but to see ourselves as a united people under
one strong, virile and indivisible nation”, the PDP said.
Stating that the challenges facing the nation were “transitory and
incapable of defeating our collective spirit” the PDP urged Nigerians to
ensure that their thoughts and actions are always guided by the national
interest and values that unite and bind all citizens in love.
“It is incontrovertible that Nigeria remains stronger and more
prosperous as one nation. In this regard, we call on all citizens to put
the unity of the nation above every other personal and sectional
interests in all their dealings and aspirations”, the statement said.
The party therefore charged all its elected and appointed officials at
all levels across the country to redouble their efforts in the prudent
handling of resources as encapsulated in its manifesto so that the
people will not only continue to enjoy the benefits of having it in
power but vote enmasse for it in the 2015 general election.