PDP Releases Official Statement On Obasanjo'sQuit

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lamented
over the move of Nigeria's former President
Oluesegun Obasanjo, who February 16 dumped the
party.
OBJ tore his PDP membership card to pieces as
he announced his decision not to stay in politics
any longer. This resulted in many angry
comments.
The secretary of the party's Board of Trustees,
Walid Jibrin, said Obasanjo acted irresponsibly, his
colleague, Tony Anenih, said the ex President
would not be missed; Ekiti State governor, Ayodele
Fayoseб even expressed happiness over the
politician's departure saying it was good for the
PDP.
Finally, here comes the official reaction of the
ruling party. In the February 16 press statement
titled "Obasanjo's Exit: 'We Remain Focused' –
PDP", the party expressed sadness over the
development.
See the statement by the PDP spokesman, Olisa
Metuh:
"The leadership Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,
has received the news of the decision of former
President Olusegun Obasanjo to withdraw his
membership of our great party. We have also
carefully examined the circumstances and the
reasons adduced for this unfortunate decision.
"While we concede to the inalienable rights of
every citizen to hold opinion and to decide who to
associate with, we are however deeply saddened
that Chief Obasanjo, a revered leader of our party,
our first Presidential flagbearer whom the PDP
offered the platform to rule our nation for eight
years, could decide to abandon this party at this
critical point in time.
"This is especially as Chief Obasanjo, who was
also the Chairman of the highest advisory organ of
the PDP, the Board of Trustees (BoT)
discountenanced all pleas by elders and leaders of
our great party with regard to his reservations on
certain issues within our fold.
Many Nigerians are still bewildered as to what
manner of provocation could have led a former
President to lose his composure and go to the
extent of tearing the membership card of the party
that he once led.
"Indeed, the PDP is hugely at loss as to how the
decision and action of the former President who
had enjoyed the benefits of being elected to the
highest position of leadership will assist in
deepening our democracy and stabilizing the
polity.
"It is our considered opinion that no matter the
provocation, a statesmanly disposition from a
person of Chief Obasanjo's status could have
encouraged our citizens and help in stabilizing
system.
"We believe however, that what this country needs
now is patriotic actions that engender national
unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence of our
people irrespective of political, ethnic and religious
persuasions.
"The overall interest of our nation and wellbeing of
our citizens must remain paramount and above all
personal and group interests.
"Finally, we direct all our members across the
country to remain focused on our campaigns and
not to be distracted on this issue. With an array of
credible candidates led by our Presidential
flagbearer, President Goodluck Jonathan, we are
sure that we will emerge victorious come March 28
and April 11, 2015 general elections."
It is also worth mentioning that hours after
Obasanjo had made public his decision, the Ogun
State chapter of the PDP announced the expulsion
of the politician from the party.



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