Deputy Governor of Delta State, Monday Onyeme, has urged members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to work hard in returning the party to power in 2027.
Onyeme made the assertion on Saturday, during a visit by the non-working party members of the State Executive Committee in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
The Deputy Governor’s comments came on the heels of the incessant hikes in fuel prices owing to scarcity, among other reasons, which has brought about consequential effects on the standard of living of Nigerians.
He said, “Nigerians had learnt lessons the hard way by voting for the All Progressives Congress. When the PDP was leading the nation on a progressive trend with the fuel pump price at N87 per litre and Nigerians were enjoying democratic freedom, they fell prey to the razzmatazz of APC’s ‘Change’ mantra.
“Our dear members of the PDP, don’t get tired whether in office or out of office, be strong and remain loyal to the party. What we are experiencing is the APC theory; they are deciding what happens, and we pray that God will intervene. We should also work very hard to return the PDP to power.
“You will not know the benefits of the PDP until you are not there in the party, remember that Nigeria and Nigerians need you.”
Onyeme further noted that the ruling APC had said “Nigeria must fall if the price was not reduced. Today, Nigerians are tired of grumbling about fuel price.
The freedom to protest is no longer there. When we were in charge of the affairs of this country, Nigerians enjoyed democratic freedom, people were free to complain and protest, and the government gave them listening ears.
“We are yet to see the last about the increase in the fuel price but there is hope. The situation is affecting everybody, so, let us rally around the PDP and redeem our country. We will be happy again as Nigerians.”
Meanwhile, the group’s Chairman, Mr Morgan Ogapha, represented by the party’s assistant Legal Adviser, Hessington Okolo, stressed the group’s commitment to serving the party and Deltans.
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