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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has pledged that when it seizes power at the federal level next year, it will govern Nigeria with openness and transparency, with every kobo belonging to the public judiciously utilized and meticulouslyaccounted for. All Progressives Congress logo

We will call corruption by its name and fight it with the vehemence it deserves, its National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, pledged during a press briefing on Thursday. We will restore the faith of the public in thenecessity forleaders to live honestly and lead withvision,competence and compassion.

Chief Oyegun stated that the APC willcollaborate and cooperate with the states in the true practice of a federal relationship, running anall-inclusive government and seeking the views of all segments including thepositiveideas of opposition parties in the formulation and execution ofgovernment policies.

Two days ago, you heard PresidentGoodluckJonathan announce himself as the candidate of the PDP and asked Nigerians for another four years as President, he said.

You heard a lot of claims,misrepresentationsandvoodoostatistics, none of which can stand the barest scrutiny. Disregard them! You heard excuses for failure to fix basic infrastructure, arrest unprecedented levels of corruption and halt the march of terrorists daily inching nearer all of us. You heard promises that sound familiar because you have heard them all beforesince his six (6) years as President. Do not give the party that hassavagedNigeria in the last 16 yearsan opportunity to finally finish off our dear nation. The PDP cannot deliver on any of the same promises it has failed tohonourinover a decade and a half in power.

He pointed out that the 2015 election will be decided on the characterand leadership qualitiesof the Nigerian President, stressing that the Commander-in-Chief shouldalso beConsoler-in-Chiefwho brings comfort and succor to Nigerians in time of grief and distress.

You heard two days ago President Jonathan sayingthat good leaders do not walk away from the people, sadly though the statement is true, our President who wants another four years does not show evidence of sympathy for hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens who are nowInternally Displaced Persons(IDP)as a result of the occupation of their land byBokoHaram. He brings no relief or comfort to those living under the reign of terror. About 50 young Nigerian School Children were killed and several others injuredinPotiskumjust a few days beforetheextravaganzashow of his declaration. Yet we do not hear of a Presidential visit to thefamilies of thevictims, a pattern that has become usual. Our President lives in his comfort zone, content toutterwords, and minutes of silencethat have no meaning tothevictims.

President Jonathan, he underlined, has abandonedthe Nigerian people, and the APC chairman called on Nigerians to end their journey with him andelect a leader in 2015 who will be part of their lives and lead with courage and empathy.

To that end, he appealed to all Nigerians toendeavourto collect their Permanent Voters Cards, and usethemto vote out the PDP and vote in the brighter, safer and more prosperous future, which the APC represents.

He also called on the electoral commission, the security agencies and other institutions of government to discharge their responsibilitiescourageously,fairly and firmly, stressing that their prime responsibility is to Nigeria.

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APC Pledges Transparency, Urges Nigerians To Vote Out PDP