The Peoples Democratic Party has hailed the decision of President Goodluck Jonathan to set up a national conference, saying that it is a right step in the right direction.
The party also applauded the President for his humility and candour, which it noted, were marks of statesmanship.
The National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, said in a statement that Dr. Jonathan has responded wisely to the wishes of Nigerians by setting up a National Conference Committee, led by Dr. Femi Okunrounmu to fashion out its structure and modalities.
He added: “We are pleased that the President listens and leaves Nigerians in no doubt that their opinions matter. We recall that he bowed to the wishes of Nigerians on the deregulation of the downstream sector of the petroleum industry and we also recall that the wishes of Nigerians have been his compass in crucial measures so far taken to contain terrorism in parts of the country.”
Metuh applauded the President’s “rare humility in acknowledging teething national challenges”, saying these attributes have also reflected in the ways he had responded to the security challenges confronting the country.
Urging Nigerians to rise up to the challenge of national revival, Metuh said the assertion by President Jonathan that “ordinary folks and not politicians make a nation”, should provoke a sober reflection.
He added: “ The admission by the President that it is not easy for Nigerians “to keep believing in the possibilities of our greatness when our faith is constantly challenged,” brings to the fore the humanity and humility of a committed leader and the imperative on the part of both the leaders and the led to renew commitment to nation building as the only assured course to victory”.
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