11th April, 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan has said only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) can save Nigeria. He said this at the South-East Zonal Rally of the PDP in Enugu.
“Nigeria is a great country and for us to push forward, we need people of great minds to lead. PDP is the only party that can salvage this country, change the economy and the people,” he said.
He stated that the party will not only save Nigeria but will provide democratic leadership. He said that the world looked up to PDP to provide Nigerians with democratic leadership devoid of rancour.
He then commended people of the South-East for their commitment, dedication, resilience and support for the party, and assured that his administration would not disappoint them.
“I thank our party loyalists at all levels in the South-East. Today, we are here for a unity rally and it is very clear that the South-East is a PDP zone,” he said.
“We promise the South-Easterners and Nigerians that we will not disappoint them.
Adamu Mu’azu, PDP National Chairman said the party would continue to collaborate with the people of the zone to ensure true reconciliation of members of the party.
“I urge you all to remain focused and committed to ensure the growth of our party in your zone,” he said.
Senate President, David Mark, pledged the support of members of the National Assembly in ensuring the continuity of Jonathan’s Transformation Agenda.
Theodore Orji, Chairman of the South-East Governors Forum, commended the president for the infrastructural development in the zone.
He then appealed for more Federal Government presence in the zone, especially to complete the second Niger Bridge and the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu.
Kema Chikwe, PDP National Women’s Leader, promised the support of women to take the present administration to greater heights.