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PDP Calls for Resistance Against APC's Anti-Democratic Designs

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is urging Nigerians to use the occasion of June 12 Democracy Day to resist the APC's anti-democratic designs, particularly the plot to impose a one-party regime on Nigeria. The party is alarmed by the APC government's actions, which include violating the Constitution, emasculating opposition, and denying citizens their right to freely elect their leaders. PDP is calling for a united front against the stifling of democratic tenets, including justice, the rule of law, free and fair elections, and citizen participation in politics and governance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP is concerned about the APC's anti-democratic actions, which include violating the Constitution, emasculating opposition, and denying citizens their right to freely elect their leaders.
  • The party is particularly alarmed by the APC's plot to impose a one-party regime on Nigeria, citing the subversion of the will of the people in the 2024 Edo State Governorship election and the imposition of a Sole Administrator in Rivers State.
  • June 12 Democracy Day represents the struggle by Nigerians against an oppressive, despotic, and lawless system driven by impunity, high-level deception, and anti-people tendencies.
  • The party is calling for a system that is accountable to the people, operates on the rule of law, and upholds democratic principles of freedom, justice, fairness, equity, credibility, national cohesion, transparency, and accountability in government.
  • The PDP is urging Nigerians, institutions of democracy, organized civil society, development partners, and all lovers of democracy to unite in speaking out against the APC's anti-democratic actions.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistics were mentioned in the statement.
  • However, it is worth noting that the 2024 Edo State Governorship election and the imposition of a Sole Administrator in Rivers State are specific instances of the APC's alleged anti-democratic actions.

Sources:

  • A statement made available to Blueprint in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba.
  • The statement cited in part.

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