PDP Congratulates Newly Elected NASS Leaders

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The Peoples Democratic Party congratulated the newly elected leaders of the National Assembly: Senate president Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu (PDP), and House of Representatives speaker Yakubu Dogara.

Celebrating the winners, the PDP characterized the just concluded elections as “victory for democracy”. The party that had previously adopted Saraki and Dogara for the positions, also said it was  a “triumph of the time-honored value of the PDP that every zone and segment of the country must at all times be given a sense of belonging in governance”.
According to PM News, PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh stated on June 9, Tuesday:
“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 with 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.

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“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 party also urged the All Progressives Congress to accept and respect the choice of the people. The claim comes after the APC rejected the National Assembly election outcome. The ruling party characterized the polls as “unacceptable”,  as they totally contradicted the results of the mock election. However, President Muhammadu Buhari accepted the results.
Mixed reactions trail the election. Lagos APC urged the national leadership to punish Saraki and Dogara for anti-party activities, The Punch reports. The party chapter accused Saraki of readiness to “jump into bed” with the PDP in his desperation for power. They concluded that “treacherous members”, “betrayers”, should be sanctioned for the sake of discipline within the party.