The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday advised supporters of President Goodluck Jonathan to desist from attacking Rev Father Ejike Mbaka.
Mbaka had in his New Year message lambasted President Jonathan over his handling of Nigeria’s economy and the Boko Haram insurgency.
Mbaka also declared support for All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari’s, urging his congregation and Nigerians in general to vote for “change” in February”.
But the PDP in a reaction signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh said the party “truly believes that President Goodluck Jonathan has made landmark achievements amidst the distraction of a well oiled terrorist campaign”.
Continuing the party said, “Indeed I appreciate a lot of people who at the expense of their time and resources have chosen to support Mr President and our party in the media. A lot of Nigerians will never believe that our party and our government (to the best of my knowledge) do not fund media support services. What we do have are volunteers who genuinely support us despite our perceived imperfections.
“I want to appeal to some of these online support persons and/or groups to immediately stop and cease all attacks on Rev.Fr. Mbaka. The South-East being a strong Catholic and Christian strong hold will not condone a campaign against a Priest. Besides, if you are truly a child of God, please do know that a mockery of a recognized symbol of God’s authority is unacceptable even where we totally disagree with his message.
“If you love President Goodluck Jonathan and you support PDP to win this election please do stay with, and on the message. We have our imperfections but we are a lot better than this present alternative.
“Change to uncoordinated and chaotic movements never worked in Libya, Iraq, Egypt and a host of other countries. Our opponents should focus on challenging our programmes and policies. For now, they are fully engaged in insults, diatribes, propaganda and feeding on sentiments and emotions only. Let Nigerians
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