2023 Elections: Fusion774 Enjoins PDP to Abhor Campaign of Trivialities
2023 Elections: Fusion774 Enjoins PDP to Abhor Campaign of Trivialities
Fusion 774, Political Support and Socio-Economic Advocacy Group have urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to desist from the campaign of trivialities as the 2023 general elections draw nearer.
The National Coordinator of Fusion774, Comrade Sadiq Jitka, gave the advice today at a press briefing in Abuja.
Addressing newsmen, Sadiq used the opportunity to urge the PDP as a party to base their campaign on issues that affect the life of Nigerians, and not tarnish the personality of patriotic citizens, like the recent take on the Nigeria Ambassador to Benin Republic Amb. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Lt. Gen. Rtd.), dwelling on issues that have been duly addressed by ICPC.
He said, ” I will use this opportunity to urge the PDP as a party to base their campaign on issues that affect the life of Nigerians, not attack on persons, like the recent take on the Nigeria Ambassador to Benin Republic Amb. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Lt. Gen. Rtd.), dwelling on issues that has been duly addressed by ICPC”
The National Coordinator expressed concerns over the precarious developments across the country. And therefore encouraged all eligible Nigerians of voting age to engage in the electoral process to elect credible leaders in the forthcoming elections that will address the prevailing economic crisis and the lingering insecurity conundrum in the country.
Sadiq said, “These strong national concerns have become issues for discussion at every forum. It is agreed that we the citizen and our leaders have failed to leave up to our responsibilities as citizens and if we don’t act fast to make things right, achieving the country of our dream may be a mirage.
“The upcoming 2023 general election is going to be an opportunity for us to elect leaders that have the capacity to deliver in terms of addressing the economic and security situation of the country. Our participation to make things right is going to be the choice decision we are going to make, while electing the right leadership”.
The Group further condemned strongly, the spate of insecurity in the country, the recent killing of military officers in Niger State and recent happenings in States like Zamfara, Katsina, Plateau, South East and elsewhere in Nigeria.
He also noted the recent jailbreak by the ISWAP terrorist group leading to the release of suspected dangerous elements into our society thus further heightening the insecurity precipitation. And urged the government to live up to their responsibility and double their efforts to stem the tide.
Sadiq concluded by wishing all Muslim faithful, a special Eid-Kabir celebration, and pray God to make it hitch-free, He also called on people of all faith to pray for the peace of the country at this trying time.
Below is the full text of the press briefing;
MEDIA BRIEFING BY COMRADE SADIQ JIKTA NATIONAL COORDINATOR, FUSION 774
Distinguish colleagues, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen Good afternoon and thank you for honouring to come for this media briefing.
This briefing is to express our concern as a group and of the concern of most Nigerians, this concern is of the economic and insecurity situation of the country, during this transition period toward electing new leaders.
These strong national concerns have become issues for discussion at every forum. It is agreed that we the citizen and our leaders have failed to leave up to our responsibilities as citizens and if we don’t act fast to make things right, achieving the country of our dream may be a mirage.
The upcoming 2023 general election is going to be an opportunity for us to elect leaders that have the capacity to deliver in terms of addressing the economic and security situation of the country. Our participation to make things right is going to be the choice decision we are going to make while electing the right leadership.
We the Nigerian citizens deserve quality governance and we are responsible for it. The lack of consistency in governance has been a major setback for us as a country. We must ensure consistency in governance while encouraging sustainable policy initiatives and ensuring people-friendly programmes.
It is time to take advantage of our vast population, we must invest in our people.
Nigeria has a poor human development index; human resource development plays a vital role in the prosperity of every nation, we stand to achieve a quantum leap, if we invest in our human resources, thereby, addressing the lack of employment facing the youth today. Unemployment is one of our most pressing problems.
Let’s vote for those that understand this as an issue of national emergency.
When we are voting for leaders in the next election let’s look at those with the trait of building people, those that have the track record in investing in people, this is the future we are looking at, we have to get it right this time, we must come out and vote in numbers. We have to get our PVC today, now. Our PVC is our tool for working out good governance.
We find it a duty to condemn the spate of insecurity in the country, the recent killing of military officers in Niger State is of great concern to us, just as the once happening in States like Zamfara, Katsina, Plateau, South East and elsewhere in Nigeria.
We condemn all acts of criminality in the country. We stand to condemn the recent jailbreak by the ISWAP terrorist group leading to the release of suspected dangerous elements into our society thus further heightening the insecurity precipitation. We urge the government to live up to its responsibility and double its effort to stem the tide.
In this political transition period, political parties that want our votes should convince us with their roadmap, manifestoes and issue-based discussions, not trivialities.
I will use this opportunity to urge the PDP as a party to base their campaign on issues that affect the life of Nigerians, not attack persons, like the recent take on the Nigeria Ambassador to the Benin Republic Amb. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Lt. Gen. Rtd.), dwelling on issues that have been duly addressed by ICPC.
We at Fusion774 are using this opportunity to state our unalloyed position on supporting credible candidates with a track record of good team selection, completed projects, people-oriented programmes, human capital building and enduring legacy.
Lastly, we wish our Muslim brethren a special Eid-Kabir celebration, we pray to God to make it hitch-free, and we also call on people of all faith to pray for the peace of the country at this trying time.
