By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
Coalition of PDP Persons with Disabilities Support Group has pledged to mobilize it’s members and the general public towards the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming election.
The group also congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for emerging as the Presidential flag bearer of the party.
The coalition in a Press Conference on Thursday at the PDP National Secretariat, Abuja Dr. Chidi Olujie its National Coordinator praised the Sokoto State governor Aminu waziri Tambuwal for the spirit of sportsmanship and steeping down for Atiku when it mattered most.
The coalition described the harmony and order witnessed during the just concluded Special National Convention of PDP as a demonstration of the readiness of the party to take over the affairs of the country come 2023.
He said, “While I congratulate all party faithfuls on this predictable success, I equally charge all members, regardless of gender, disability, and age, to work harder to deliver all our Candidates come 2023”
The group said that the former Vice President has the sagacity to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Your emergence didn’t come to us as a surprise considering your political antecedence in reaching out to all and sundry. We are convinced that Atiku’s presidency is an idea whose time has come and is ready to be validated by the Nigerian masses come 2023.
“Persons with disabilities believe in your capacity, reckon with your experience and trust your knowledge of the economy and security in leading Nigeria out of the poverty and insecurity situation we found ourselves.
“The Coalition recognizes the efforts of all contenders in the last special delegate convention and sincerely appreciates them for deepening democratic ethos and practices within the party by participating in the election.
“However, we want to extend our appreciation to His Excellency, Right Honourable Aminu Tambuwal, the Governor of Sokoto state, for his magnanimity and show of statesmanship for stepping down for Atiku Abubakar This singular gesture will undoubtedly remain the cornerstone of our Association as a party that is ready to take leadership.
“The umbrella body of all persons with disabilities support group in the PDP, we are committed to engaging, mobilizing, and actualizing the Atiku Presidency come 2023. Within our available resources, we shall sensitize, re-oriente, and educate the public in general and persons with disabilities in particular on the necessity of PDP coming back” the group reiterated.
