Biafra: PDP Cautions Buhari Against Use of Excessive Force

...urges dialogue with S/east Leaders.

President Muhammadu Buhari

Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern about the unfolding political events and developments in the South-East and South-South of Nigeria where security agencies have descended on restive youths.

The party said it is concerned that the Federal Government and its agencies have failed to approach the situation with the inclusiveness and seriousness it deserves, but have instead been resorting to the use of brute force.


In a statement issued on Saturday by the PDP National Youth Leader, Hon. Abdullahi MaiBasira, the party warned that President Muhammadu Buhari and his party should be held to account for the escalation of the agitation, which threatens the unity and national security of Nigeria as an indivisible entity.


“Rather than the use of force as an option which usually fails as a solution in this type of self inflicted socio political problem, President Buhari should as a matter of national interest and practical necessity, make haste to call representatives and leaders of the South East for discussions before the situation deteriorates”, the party said.

The PDP said President Buhari and his party should know that sidelining any section of the country is bound to generate unhealthy relations among all integral parts of the Nigerian people.

It advised the ruling party to ensure and guarantee an inclusive administration that will promote harmony among all sections of the country

According to the party, cohesion, development, prosperity and unity should be paramount in government policy adding that unless and until all sections of the country are accommodated, certain sections will experience civil tension and agitations as a means of expressing their discontent.