PDP congratulates New NASS Leaders
The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated the new Senate President Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, over their election.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh in a statement on Tuesday, said the results of the elections are a “victory for democracy and triumph of the time-honored value of the PDP that every zone and segment of the country must at all times be given a sense of belonging in governance”.
He said: “What is paramount to the PDP is the sustenance of our democracy and the wellbeing of our people, irrespective of creed, class or ethnicity. The PDP is therefore willing and ready to partner with like-minded individuals in other political parties and groups to sustain our democracy, ensure good governance and promote the unity and stability of our dear nation. Nigeria as a nation belongs to all of us. Its interest therefore must be put over and above personal, partisan or group interests at all times.
“In this regard, the PDP notes with gratitude, the immense contributions of the immediate past Senate President ‘the Baba of the National Assembly’, Senator David Mark for the decency and mature manner with which he ensured the smooth take off of the 8th National Assembly.”
The statement also commended the PDP Acting National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus for uniting PDP members in both chambers of the National Assembly, saying it was responsible for the success of the elections.
