Biafra: PDP cautions Buhari, APC
….Seeks Immediate Dialogue With S/East
Representatives and Leaders.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is
deeply concerned about the unfolding political
events and developments in the South East and
South South of Nigeria.
The PDP also stated that it is not comfortable
with the methods being applied by the President
Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government in
handling of restive youths in the South South and
South East geo-political zones, who are agitating
under the Biafra movement, and urged the
President to personally intervene as the matter
affects the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
The party said it is concerned that the Federal
Government and its agencies have failed to
approach the situation with the inclusiveness and
seriousness it deserves, but have instead been
resorting to the use of security forces.
PDP National Youth Leader, Hon. Abdullahi
MaiBasira said in a statement on Saturday that
President Buhari and his party should be held to
account for the escalation of the agitation,
which threatens the unity and national security
interests of Nigeria as an indivisible entity.
The PDP also urged the ruling party to ensure
and guarantee an inclusive administration that
will promote harmony among all sections of the
country.
The party further notes the seemingly lack of
any clear-cut policy direction that concerns the
development, mainstreaming and inclusion of
young people in the country by the Federal
Government, a worrisome issue that brings to
question APC’s campaign promise to generate
and give 3 million jobs annually to Nigerian
Youths.
“The fact that none of the President’s ministerial
appointees confirmed by Senate is below 40
years also puts to question APC’s belief for the
next generation of leaders, mentorship and
transfer of responsibility. So far, the resultant
effect of this lack of clear-cut policy is the
stagnation of the economy and laying-off of
thousands of people from their jobs.
“Rather than the use of force as an option which
usually fails as a solution in this type of self
inflicted socio political problem, President Buhari
should as a matter of national interest and
practical necessity, make haste to call
representatives and leaders of the South East for
discussions before the situation deteriorates”,
the party said.
The PDP said President Buhari and his party
should know that sidelining any section of the
country is bound to generate unhealthy relations
among all integral parts of the Nigerian people.
The party said that cohesion, development,
prosperity and unity should be paramount in
government policy and warned that unless and
until all sections of the country are
accommodated, certain sections will experience
civil tension and agitations as a means of
expressing their discontent.
“Finally, as young people who believe in the
present and future stability of Nigeria; we urge
President Buhari to see himself as the father of
the nation and try to open his heart to all by
carrying everybody along and through that,
create enabling environment for peace, progress
and development in the interest of all”, the
statement said.