The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bello Haliru Mohammed, yesterday urged members, supporters and loyalists of the party to consider the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC’s) postponement of the National Assembly elections as a sacrifice for the party, the nation and democracy.
Dr. Mohammed in a statement by his media aide, Emeka Nwankpa said the reasons adduced by INEC were strictly the business of the electoral umpire as an independent body.
He however, lamented that the development could dampen the morale of voters.
“Quite frankly, the postponement came to us as a shock because by our preparations and mobilisation of our members, we were poised to sweep majority of the seats on offer. Nevertheless, we are encouraged by the renewed passion and commitment which our members have expressed in reaction to the development. They have realized the need to remain calm and re-mobilise for Monday. We are ready whenever INEC is ready.
“We believe that no sacrifice is too much for the sustenance of democracy and the overall stability of our country. The gains of democratic stability cannot be quantified. This is part of our political objectives which is to promote and establish political stability in the country and foster national integration,” he stated.
The acting National Chairman urged his members nationwide to continue to keep faith with the party and come out en masse on Monday as they did on Saturday, pointing out that it is not a national crisis but a national challenge which all well-meaning Nigerians must rise up to face.
“We have sacrificed before, we are still sacrificing and we will continue to sacrifice. In the end, the gains will outweigh the pains,” he said.
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Polls shift a national sacrifice, says PDP