PDP Says Buhari’s Victory Taught Them a Lesson

The National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, in a statement released yesterday, hailed President Jonathan for being a true democrat and conceding to the voice of the people and also congratulated Gen. Muhammadu Buhari for his resilience and victory in the election but further stated that the outcome of the election has taught the PDP a lesson…

“Presently, our nation is at the threshold of history and its defining moment for the future. As you are aware, in the early hours of Wednesday, April 1, 2015, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returned the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, as winner of the 2015 presidential election.
“However, we have received reports of serious irregularities that characterized the conduct of the election and we shall channel our protests to the appropriate quarters in line with our profound respect for the rule of law and democratic ethos.
“What is paramount to us is the survival of our democracy, the unity, peace and progress of our dear nation and the happiness of all our people. Nigeria is bigger than any political party, individual or group and her overall interest must be our priority at all times.”

“We also congratulate the APC flag bearer, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari for his resilience and victory in this election while wishing him success in the onerous task of leading our nation once again,”
“Rather than demoralize us, this election has afforded us great lessons and we are now more than ever before reinvigorated for the race ahead.
“As we return to the electorate for the April 11, 2015 governorship and state assembly elections, we go recharged with faith in our heart. We assure all our candidates in the remaining elections that the party will stand with you, campaign with you and work vigorously to ensure your total victory at the polls,” he stated, advising the party faithful to remain steadfast and work for the party’s candidates in the remaining elections.