Abuja- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed the emergence of former Military Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, as the Presidential flag bearer of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2015 presidential race.
This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Olisa Metuh, the PDP National Publicity Secretary in Abuja.
Metuh noted that this would be the fourth time Buhari would be contesting in the presidential elections in the country`s political history.
“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, Gen. Buhari has not changed the tired ideas and provocative utterances that Nigerians rejected in previous elections,’’ the statement stated.
He, however, expressed hope that Buhari would this time round, conduct an issue-based campaign devoid of ethno-religious sentiments.
He said that the PDP remained the only truly national political party in country, a platform on which all Nigerians could 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,’’ Metuh said.
The PDP spokesman further added that President Jonathan’s re-election in 2015, would guarantee unity and stability for Nigerians and deliver prosperity to all.
He stressed that the choice before Nigerians in the coming election was simple, adding that it was a choice between going forward or going backwards; between the new ways and the old ways.
He added that it was also a choice between freedom and repression; between a record of visible achievements and beneficial reforms and desperate power-seekers “with empty promises’’. (NAN)