President Goodluck Jonathan on Mondaysaid the Peoples Democratic Party and all its candidates believe in one, indivisible Nigeria.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Jonathan said this in Sokoto at the Goodluck Jonathan/Namadi Sambo Presidential Campaign Rally.
According to him, the PDP government believes in one Nigeria and we will continue to deliver the much-needed dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
He said: “The unity of the country cannot in any way be compromised and the Federal Government will continue to frown and all terror groups and their dastardly activities.”
The President warned that the Federal Government would not condone arson and violence in the name of politics.
He added: “Politicians must begin to tell their followers to be disciplined and do the right thing.
“Politics should be devoid of terrorism or violence or the use of religion or ethnicity to divide Nigerians.”
Jonathan condemned the use of youths by selfish politicians to cause mayhem, stressing: “Nigerians must learn to accommodate each other, irrespective of their diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds.
“Nigerians should not be intimidated by any selfish politicians.
“As such, Nigerians must be allowed to freely elect candidates of their choice and with their conscience.”
Vice President Namadi Sambo disclosed that the Federal Government, when re-elected, would extend the rail line from Kaura Namoda in Zamfara to Sokoto and to Niger Republic.
Sambo appealed to the people of Sokoto State to reelect President Jonathan for him to continue with the good works he had been doing for Nigerians.
He denied that the Federal Government was behind the current security challenges in the country.
He explained: “The Federal Government, led by President Goodluck Jonathan and his lieutenants, are deeply concerned and are doing everything humanly possible to reverse the ugly trend.”
The National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Adamu Muazu, described Jonathan as “a patient, pious, humble and committed leader who is committed to even socio economic development in Nigeria”.
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