PDP Calls for Unity Ahead of 2015 Elections in Nigeria

Strategic Insights -

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged all political parties and stakeholders in Nigeria's electoral process to put aside their narrow interests and work together to ensure the success of the 2015 general elections. The party made this call in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation to guarantee a credible, free, and fair election. According to the party, the responsibility of building a united and prosperous nation lies with all citizens, and it is crucial to prioritize the nation's well-being and democracy over personal and group interests.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP has called on all political parties and stakeholders to join hands with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the success of the 2015 general elections.
  • The party emphasizes the need for unity and cooperation to guarantee a credible, free, and fair election.
  • The PDP has commended INEC for sacking its officials involved in denying non-indigenes their voters' cards in Lagos, but urged the commission to completely check the trend and ensure all registered voters are given their PVCs.
  • Alhaji Adewole Adeyanju, the National Auditor of the PDP, has advised INEC to allow eligible voters to use their Temporary Voters' Cards (TVCs) during the forthcoming elections to avoid rigging and disenfranchisement of millions of Nigerians.
  • Adeyanju also suggested that INEC should test-run the Card Readers in bye-elections arising from the general elections.
  • The Nigeria Prosperity Project (NPP) has urged former President Olusegun Obasanjo to stop over-heating the political atmosphere and offer useful services as a patriot and statesman.
  • The NPP group criticized Obasanjo's unrelenting attacks on President Jonathan and his administration, describing the former President's actions as uncalled for and unbecoming of a statesman.

Statistics:

  • Over 23 million eligible voters are yet to collect their Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs) (Source: Alhaji Adeyanju)
  • Only 38% of voters have collected their PVCs in Ogun State, where Alhaji Adeyanju comes from (Source: Alhaji Adeyanju)
  • The PDP presidential candidate, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, is set to clear the polls in all six geopolitical zones (Source: Alhaji Adewole Adeyanju)

Sources:

  • The Guardian (February 16, 2015)
  • AllAfrica Global Media (AllAfrica.com)