Opposition Groups Aim To Destroy PDP, Laments Bamanga Tukur
Bamanga Tukur
By SaharaReporters, New York
Fleeing an indifferent health sector inflicted on
Nigeria by his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Chairman Bamanga
Tukur has warned members not to succumb to the antics of the
opposition, whom he described as being bent on destroying the PDP.
Apparently concerned about what may transpire in his absence, Alhaji Tukur stressed that the agenda of reconciliation by his leadership is the only solution to the sustained rumblings among members. He vowed transparency and openness, stressing that every aggrieved person in the party is free to approach the National Headquarters and the leadership concerning their grievances.
“While I take care of my health, I urge party members to continue to support the National Working Committee (NWC) in its drive towards re-launching the PDP into a more formidable structure capable of winning and winning elections without stress,” he said.
Tukur said that every action he has taken since he became the Chairman was in the interest of the party, and in line with the set agenda of Reconciliation, Reformation and Rebuilding of the party at all levels in Nigeria.
“Some members may not like the idea of ensuring openness and transparency in the manner which we conduct our affairs,” he said, arguing that openness and transparency remain the best tools for ensuring progress in the party.
Restating his love for the PDP, he said, “If I am serving PDP at my age, the reason is not because I want anything as gains, the reason is that serving the ruling party amounts to serving my nation. I have my nation to serve and diligently too, because the country has made me.
“So for me, it is a payback time for the country that made me who I am. So why would I complain in the face of stiff challenges.”
He commended President Goodluck Jonathan for his support of the party.
“The President had endorsed every action we took with conviction that they were all in the good interest of the PDP. The governors have been supportive too. We have been in touch and they keep on assuring me of their support.”
Tukur thanked members of the PDP for being steadfast, and called on them to be wary of the threats by opposition groups to “pull down” the PDP at all costs.
The irony of the party chairman seeking medical treatment in London, alongside top officers of the government, governors, the First Lady and privileged Nigerians all over the map, seemed completely lost on Mr. Tukur.
His party has ruled Nigeria since 1999, and citizens routinely complain of its pervasive corruption and overwhelming indifference, resulting in a dearth of workable institutions, including hospitals.
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It is in our hand
Submitted by Abdulgafar on April 3, 2013 - 06:45.
The change would have come last election but we allow
sentiment/religion to play its role. We are hopefull that 2015 will be
better.
Within ourselves we know who can deliver, may God assist Nigeria.
Within ourselves we know who can deliver, may God assist Nigeria.
ANOTHER ONE
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 2, 2013 - 20:36.
Another one of these devils overseas to attend to his healthcare.
what is it with these people, they have looted all the money meant to
service the system, and at every drop of the hat they run overseas, why
can't they attend hospitals in Nigeria, have you ever heard of a
British/American/South African member of govt, travelling abroad for
their healthcare, of course the answer is no, even Mama sisi is in
Germany. WAKE NIGERIANS WE NEED TO TAKE OUR DESTINIES IN OUR HANDS
THESE PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING GOOD TO OFFER US
The PDP already destroyed itself by its own wrong doings
Submitted by J Salvage (not verified) on April 2, 2013 - 20:34.
Wrong does not last the day nor does it save you. There is no
Pentecostal pastor that can wash the repercussion off you. The PDP
people already destroyed themselves by their own wrong doings to the
country. This is the beginning of their end.
To mention few; the PDP people could not be rigging election to occupy the various Governments illegitimately and expect to be comfortable. They could not be stealing public money with impunity and expect to be comfortable. They could not be assassinating people at will and expect to be comfortable.
Ahead of 2015, the terminal ruling date of the PDP, many of them including Jonathan are already planning asylum abroad, in such country as the UK. As there is no place like home, especially for the wealthy, will asylum help them?
To mention few; the PDP people could not be rigging election to occupy the various Governments illegitimately and expect to be comfortable. They could not be stealing public money with impunity and expect to be comfortable. They could not be assassinating people at will and expect to be comfortable.
Ahead of 2015, the terminal ruling date of the PDP, many of them including Jonathan are already planning asylum abroad, in such country as the UK. As there is no place like home, especially for the wealthy, will asylum help them?
