The Peoples Democratic Party has said it is wrong for anyone to abuse or insult President Muhammadu Buhari.
It said this while charging Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 55th Independence anniversary to rekindle the spirit of patriotism.
It also asked them to exhibit actions that promote democratic ideals and peaceful co-existence at all levels in the country.
The party said the occasion should remind Nigerians their common root and destiny as well as the country’s resilience and determination to succeed in all spheres of life as a strong, united and prosperous nation.
The PDP, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, in Abuja on Wednesday, congratulated the citizens for keeping faith in the Nigerian project and working together in building a strong nation.
He urged Nigerians to use the anniversary to recommit themselves to respecting their leaders at the local government, state and national levels while paying adequate reverence to national symbols and institutions.
He said, “In this regard, the PDP urges all citizens to have full respect for the office and person of the symbol of the leadership of our great country, the President.
“The President can be constructively criticised, but under no circumstance should he be abused or insulted in any way and under any guise whatsoever.
“On this note, therefore, we expect those around our dear President to be cautious and desist from actions and utterances that tend to set him up for public ridicule,” the party stressed.
On behalf of the party, Metuh congratulated the nation for giant strides achieved since independence, especially within the 16 years under the PDP-led administration, during which he said enviable milestones were recorded in critical sectors of the polity.
Metuh also assured Nigerians that even in opposition, the PDP would continue to ensure that the country is not dragged back to the dark years of dictatorship by firmly defending the tenets of democracy and the constitution.
He insisted that the feat achieved through the successful conduct of 2015 general elections and the smooth transition, all resulting from the democratic disposition of the PDP leaders, must be sustained, adding that the country cannot afford to degenerate from its globally-acclaimed democratic credentials.
Metuh commended the military for the success recorded in the fight against insurgency in the country, adding that his party also commiserated with all those affected by the senseless acts of terrorism and violence.
He charged those behind the bloodletting to have a rethink and understand that their actions could not be justified under any guise.
On behalf of the leadership of the former ruling party, Metuh prayed for abiding peace in the country and wished the government and people of Nigeria, ‘Happy Independence’ celebrations.
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