Founder of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has said that President Goodluck Jonathan should be allowed to contest in the 2015 election, noting that it is his “democratic rights.”
The OPC leader said this on Thursday in Abuja when he led a delegation of the OPC on a visit to Mr Kingsley Kuku, the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs.
According to him, “We fought for democracy. Democracy is a pervasive commitment and the President has his democratic rights to enjoy.
“I think Nigerians should allow him to enjoy his democratic rights by standing election in 2015. I agree that he should be allowed to enjoy his democratic rights.
“And if Nigerians think he has brought peace. He has encouraged growth and progress, they should give him another chance to continue,’’ the OPC boss said.
Speaking further, Fasehun enjoined Nigerians to give President Jonathan time to fix the problems and challenges facing the country.
On the increasing cases of pipeline vandalism in the country, Fasehun said that the OPC would partner with other agencies to provide security for pipelines in the South West.
“The problem persists because agencies saddled with the responsibility of monitoring and securing the pipelines, have compromised.
“That is why experts and observers alike strongly recommend that the government must think outside the box for the ultimate solution,’’ he said.
“We promise to dispense that same level of dedication, discipline and efficiency that today guarantees safety and security for lives and properties in our home zone.
“We promise zero-tolerance for pipeline vandals and pipeline vandalism.
“We have outlined strategies and equipment required for securing the entire pipeline network in the South-West.
“And by the grace of God and Federal Government, pipeline vandalism within the South West zone will be completely wiped out in the next 12 months,’’ Fasehun said.
According to him, OPC operatives are ready to lay down their lives and limbs to safeguard the nation’s commonwealth.
“We will be pulling well over 30,000 foot soldiers into this assignment. That means a minimum of 30,000 jobs for a minimum Nigerians.
“We shall be working in synergy with the NNPC, the PPMC, the Police, the Navy, the SSS and allied security agencies to ensure that we wipe out the problem of pipeline vandalism once and for all,’’ he said.
While responding, Kuku lauded the leadership of the OPC for their concern to secure pipeline network in the South west.
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