PDP CONGRATULATES SARAKI,DOGARA,CALLS IT VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACY

PDP whose members made the emergence of Saraki and Dogara possible, congratulated the new leaders of the National Assembly, saying their elections underscored the fact that no section of the country should be neglected in national issues.
The PDP added in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, that the development in both chambers of the National Assembly was “victory for democracy.”
It therefore urged the APC leadership to stop “whining and accept the will of the people, respect the independence of the legislature because it was not responsible for their (APC leaders) naivety and crass inexperience.”
The statement read, “What is paramount to the PDP is the sustenance of our democracy and the wellbeing of our people, irrespective of creed, class or ethnicity.
“The PDP is therefore willing and ready to partner like-minded individuals in other political parties and groups to sustain our democracy, ensure good governance and promote the unity and stability of our dear nation. Nigeria as a nation belongs to all of us. Its interest therefore must be put over and above personal, partisan or group interests at all times.
“In this regard, the PDP notes with gratitude, the immense contributions of the immediate past Senate President ‘the Baba of the National Assembly’, Senator David Mark, for the decency and mature manner with which he ensured the smooth take- off of the 8th National Assembly.”
The PDP had in a statement on Tuesday morning said it had adopted Saraki and Dogara for the position of Senate President and Speaker respectively. It therefore urged its National Assembly members to act accordingly by voting the two men.