PDP Describes Loot Claims By APC As Mere Blackmail

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed All Progressives
Congress (APC) allegation of loot, describing it as "mere blackmail".

The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Chief Olisa Metuh, said
the APC should rather advice the President Muhammadu Buhari to the
alleged "damage of the economy in 90 days".

The party said rather than hide their heads in shame for poor
performance in the past 90 days, the APC has resorted to blackmail and
excuses.

He said the PDP is in support of a holistic fight against corruption
but will not condone situations where only PDP members are continously
harrassed.

The APC had on Sunday listed alleged "new instances of the insane
looting of the treasury by some officials of the Goodluck Jonathan
administration".

The party maintained that the corruption mess that characterized the
administration was so pervasive that until it is cleaned, Nigeria will
not be able to actualize its potentials.

A press statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the APC,
Alhaji Lai Mohammed said the cases are heart-rendering which needs the
attention of all Nigerians.

"First is a mind-shattering $2.2 billion arms scandal perpetuated
under the Jonathan regime.

"Another revelation is a $6.9 million fraud by the Chief Security
Officer (CSO) to President Jonathan, Gordon Obuah, committed under the
guise of buying three mobile stages for the President.

"Also a 2.5 billion naira scam involving the rent of house boats" was
mentioned by the ruling party.

The party further noted that "while those charged with handling of
these cases are finalizing the details of bringing the suspects to
justice, the APC's immediate concern is the attempt by the PDP to make
a cover up.

"It is clear to all Nigerians that the debilitating impact of 16 years
of PDP's misrule cannot be reversed in just 3 months. It is an obvious
truth that it is always easier to destroy than to construct, but
nothing will stand in the way of the Buhari Administration's
commitment to improving the quality of life of Nigerians and making
our country to function again," the statement read.
-ChannelsTV