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| Chief Olisa Metuh; PDP National Scribe |
The Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) has commended the people of Ondo State for their emphatic rejection
of tribalism and narrow political adventurism which were the hallmark of the
campaign of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the just concluded
gubernatorial election.
"How better do
Nigerians say no to the drumbeats of tribalism and political narrowness than
what the people of Ondo have just done with their votes? It is a quantum
forward leap for those who understand the dangers of undue manipulation of
national diversity for narrow political whims and a huge set back, utter
rejection for the champions of ethnic politics."
A statement by the
National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh said though the PDP
was not declared the winner of the election, the Party was happy with the
performance of its candidate "who obviously joined the race late."
"While we commend,
Chief Olusola Oke, his running mate, members and supporters of our party, we
wish to also congratulate Chief Olusegun Mimiko on his victory."
"In spite, another
lesson is here for the nation, especially the opposition political parties to
draw from the commitment of our great Party to the full
Entrenchment of the
legacy of free, fair and credible polls. Ostensible is the manifest unwavering
devotion of President Goodluck Jonathan to the cause of democracy. He led
the campaign of our Party to Ondo and promised free and fair election. Free and
fair election he has once more delivered."
The Party further
commended the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security
agencies for the peaceful conduct of the polls, "urging them to learn from
any observed loopholes so as to continue improving in future elections."
Chief Olisa Metuh
National
Publicity Secretary
