The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has
welcomed the candidacy of the former Military Head of State, General
Muhammadu Buhari as the Presidential flag bearer of the All
Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2015 general elections. The party
however said nothing has changed since the last time he contested
except his dinner suit.
"This will be the fourth time General Buhari will be contesting in the
presidential elections. On each of the three previous occasions, he
failed to articulate a vision of the future that was acceptable to
Nigerians. On each occasion his brand of politics was rejected across
Nigeria. Apart from changing to a dinner suit, General Buhari, has not
changed the tired ideas and provocative utterances that Nigerians
rejected in previous elections.
"We hope that this time round, General Buhari will conduct a campaign
that is issue based and devoid of ethno-religious sentiments," the PDP
said in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa
Metuh.
Metuh however maintained that the Presidential candidate of the PDP,
President Goodluck Jonathan remains the best man to rule the country.
"We are convinced that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the
only truly National Political Party in Nigeria, a platform on which
all Nigerians can pursue their legitimate aspirations.
"We also believe that despite the distractions, President Goodluck
Jonathan has a genuine record of accomplishments on which to run and
deserves a second term. President Jonathan's re-election will
guarantee Unity and Stability for Nigerians. His second term will also
deliver prosperity to Nigerians.
"Finally, in the words of our own President 'The choice before
Nigerians in the coming election is simple: A choice between going
forward or going backwards; between the new ways and the old ways;
between freedom and repression; between a record of visible
achievements and beneficial reforms - and desperate power-seekers with
empty promises.'"
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