The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed deep concern over the increasing tensions in South East and South South geo-political zones of Nigeria.
According to the press statement signed by Abdullahi Maibasira, the PDP’s national youth leader, the ex ruling party was not comfortable with the ways Buhari-led government managed the situation.
The document dated November 7 also urged the president to personally intervene, as the Biafra issues threaten the unity and national security interests of Nigeria as an indivisible entity.
The party noted the new administration has failed to approach the situation with the inclusiveness and seriousness it deserves, but have instead been resorting to the use of security forces.
“Rather than the use of force as an option which usually fails as a solution in this type of self-inflicted socio-political problem, President Buhari should, as a matter of national interest and practical necessity, make haste to call representatives and leaders of the South East for discussions before the situation deteriorates.”
The PDP said President Buhari and his party should know that sidelining any section of the country is bound to generate unhealthy relations among all integral parts of the Nigerian people.
The former ruling party said that cohesion, development, prosperity and unity should be paramount in government policy and warned that unless and until all sections of the country are accommodated, certain sections will experience civil tension and agitations as a means of expressing their discontent.
“Finally, as young people who believe in the present and future stability of Nigeria, we urge President Buhari to see himself as the father of the nation and try to open his heart to all by carrying everybody along and through that, create enabling environment for peace, progress and development in the interest of all,” the statement said.
