Who said what at PDP Nat’l Convention

Former President Goodluck Jonathan:
“Ours is a party with an indelible history and proven record on its tradition and we have been consistent in standing firm.

“PDP is the only party that from the beginning, we have not changed our name or our identity in any form, we do not change based on election cycle. PDP is the only stable party in Nigeria.’’

“Today is a unique day because we are going to elect leaders that will steer the activities of the party for the next general elections and we charge those that will win the election today to carry everybody along.’’

“The party is indeed back to reclaim its prime position as the party to lead Nigeria to greatness.

“As a human institution, we cannot claim to be perfect and as a political party, our accomplishments up to 2015 are clear for every Nigerian to see,’’ he said.

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar:

“It is great to be home and I believe in one Nigeria where all our people have equal opportunities and share a common goal.

“This belief stirred me and other compatriots to form the PDP; I am proud to say that I have returned home to our party, a party that gave the country the first successful transition.

“We made mistakes because we are human beings; we did not favour states that voted for us during election. The PDP is the party that will restructure and develop Nigeria”.

Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu:

“The PDP would enthrone good governance if elected into power in 2019”.

Governor of RIvers State, Nyesome Wike:
“You know in politics you hear a lot of stories, I have a right to support any candidate of my choice, and I do not see how that can be said to be imposition.

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