The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has condemned President Jonathan’s declaration speech as empty and full of Voodoo statistics.
The APC boss said since the president has abandoned Nigerians, he cannot lay claim to a re- election ticket.
He urged Nigerians not allow the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to finish off the country by giving it another four year, adding that APC will rebuild Nigeria and reclaim all seized territories from Boko Haram insurgents, if given the chance by the electorates.
Oyegun, who spoke today at a news conference in Abuja, said his party will make history soon by defeating the ruling party.
He said APC’s focus will be on Uniting Nigerians, openness and transparency, upholding the Rule of Law, defence of the territorial integrity of the nation, motivate and equip the Armed Forces, true federalism, rebuilding and expanding infrastructure and investment in human capital, among others.
He said: “The 2015 election will be decided on the character and leadership qualities of the Nigerian President. The Commander-in-Chief should also be “Consoler-in-Chief” bringing comfort and succour to our people in time of grief and distress.
“You heard two days ago President Jonathan saying that good leaders do not walk away from the people, sadly though the statement is true, our President who wants another four years does not show evidence of sympathy for hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens who are now Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) as a result of the occupation of their land by Boko Haram.
“He brings no relief or comfort to those living under the reign of terror. About 50 young Nigerian school children were killed and several others injured in Potiskum just a few days before the extravaganza show of his declaration.
“Yet we do not hear of a Presidential visit to the families of the victims, a pattern that has become usual. Our President lives in his comfort zone, content to utter words, and ‘minutes of silence’ that have no meaning to the victims.
“The President has abandoned the Nigerian people. We should end the journey with President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 and elect a leader who will be part of our lives and lead with courage and empathy.”
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