Former President Goodluck
Jonathan said on Saturday the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has become a
reference point as Nigeria moves toward another election.
He stated this in a goodwill message at the party’s National
Convention in Abuja.
Jonathan said the party had over
the years, remained focused and resilient despite several challenges, adding
that he believed the party would remain foremost in leadership.
According to him, the PDP is a
party with an indelible history and principles, and expressed optimism that the
party will remain at the forefront of leadership by example.
The ex- President said: “Ours is
a party with an indelible history and proven record on its tradition and we
have been consistent in standing firm.
“PDP is the only party that from
the beginning, we have not changed our name or our identity in any form. We do
not change based on election cycle. PDP is the only stable party in Nigeria.’’
He, however, urged all leaders to
remain committed to the purpose and work for the interest of the party and the
country.
“Today is a unique day because we
are going to elect leaders that will steer the activities of the party for the
next general elections and we charge those that will win the election today to
carry everybody along,’’ he added.
Jonathan commended the outgoing
National Caretaker Committee for its leadership and doggedness, adding that it
had provided energetic and purposeful leadership at a very critical and trying
period in the party’s political history.
Also speaking at the event, the
former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, charged the delegates to conduct
themselves in a peaceful manner to ensure a free and fair election.
Sambo said he was confident that
the delegates would elect “the right people to serve as leaders in the party.’’
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Jonathan has no shame at all.
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