The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed gratitude to Nigerians
for their renewed solidarity and overwhelming support for President
Goodluck Jonathan and other PDP candidates in the 2015 general
elections, vowing to reciprocate by working harder, more than ever
before, in ensuring more prudent management of resources at all levels.
The party, which noted that it is already coasting to victory with the
support of the people, said its National Chairman, Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu
has directed all PDP candidates as well as would-be government
appointees under the party to prepare to go the extra mile to make huge
sacrifices after the victory.
PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Sunday
said all serving elected and appointed PDP government officials have
also been directed to set the tempo for the new era by redoubling their
efforts and making more sacrifices in reciprocation of the support of
the people.
“The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wishes to thank
the Nigerian people for their renewed and overwhelming support for our
party and our candidates in the 2015 general elections. We also
appreciate the massive collective support given to our Presidential
flagbearer, President Goodluck Jonathan especially in the successes
recorded in the fight against insurgency.
“Indeed, it is heartwarming to note the faith, confidence and hope our
people have renewed in us for a more prosperous tomorrow. We therefore
state in the strongest possible terms that we will not let them down.
This show of love and support by Nigerians brings out the best in us. We
must reciprocate by making huge sacrifices and working harder, more than
ever before to give our people the best.
“In this regard, our National Chairman, Ahmed Adamu Mu’azu has directed
all PDP government officials including state governors, federal and
state legislators, ministers, commissioners, local government chairmen,
councilors as well as all political heads of parastatals to be prepared
to make sacrifices, which must be the face of PDP governance across
board.
“We must make sacrifices that will strengthen our bond as a nation and
rekindle the resilient spirit in our people for greater accomplishments.
We must make sacrifices that will consolidate the gains already recorded
in the Transformation Agenda of the PDP-led government in all sectors of
the economy. We must make sacrifices that will guarantee a better
tomorrow for our children and generation yet unborn, in keeping with the
manifesto of our great party and the visions of our founding fathers”,
the statement said.
The ruling party assured that stringent measures would be put in place
at all levels to plug loopholes, curb economic waste and eliminate
corrupt practices in all sectors.
While restating its appreciation to Nigerians for their support, the PDP
said it is always guided by the yearnings and aspirations of the people
and urged Nigerians to continue in their solidarity with its candidates
and government at all levels.
“The PDP as a party believes in the people. We derive our power from the
people. Indeed, all our policies and actions are always guided by their
wishes and aspiration and not from the whims of a few individuals. It is
on this note that we invite Nigerians from all walks of life to continue
to join hands with us to achieve the Nigeria of our collective dream,
which path has been well articulated in the manifesto and ideology of
our great party”.