WE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR THE NATIONAL INTREST - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said its foundation,
ideological background, manifesto, constitution and sustained
patriotic leadership explains the reasons behind its national outlook
and uncompromised commitment to social justice, unity of the country
and the Nigerian project.
"This elucidates why the PDP, despite its challenges, has continued to
fight for the national interest which remains superior to personal or
group interests at all times", the party stated in a statement by its
National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh on Saturday.
The party said its "ideological background expounds why it remains the
foremost democratic political organization in the country with
internal mechanisms that guarantee enough space for all citizens to
advance their views, interests and aspirations within the ambit of the
wider national interest", adding that "in the next few months, it will
be clear to all that the PDP indeed has no competition."
He continued, "Unlike some political organizations which are
established purely to advance the lust for power and greed of their
leaders, the PDP was formed by credible and patriotic Nigerians,
solely committed to selfless service and entrenchment of democracy;
the unity of the nation as well as the welfare and prosperity of the
people irrespective of ethnic and religious affiliations.
"Our ideological background and visions of our founding fathers which
are based on the principles of social justice, equity and internal
democracy have continued to play out in the selection of our leaders
and candidates for elections at all levels since inception.
"This is completely at variance with the practice in some parties
where despotic individuals arrogate leadership positions to themselves
and their stooges in utter disregard to democratic principles and
views of their members" the statement said.
The PDP said the list of its national officers and leaders in addition
to the distribution of political offices since inception show its
respect for all sections and persuasions across the country as well as
its unflinching commitment to national integration, power balance and
harmonious co-existence.
The party noted that the same arrangement prevails in the distribution
of other elected political office holders beginning with the
President, the Vice President to the leadership of the National
Assembly.