PDP tells rival parties: ‘watch your tongues’

The Peoples` Democratic Party (PDP) has called on opposition political parties to guard their utterances in the interest of the unity of the country.

The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Olisa Metuh said: “We appreciate that in a multiparty democracy, there are different views on governance. However, the plurality of views must never be allowed to threaten the corporate existence of the country.

“Nigeria must remain our common denominator in spite of our different political and cultural orientation,’’ Metuh said in the statement.

Metuh in a statement added that the task of ensuring peace and stability of the country was not a burden for the PDP or President Goodluck Jonathan alone but that of all Nigerians.

He therefore, called on elders, leaders and opinion leaders in the country to continue preaching the message of peace and unity amongst the people.

Metuh expressed satisfaction in the efforts so far made by some prominent Nigerians in promoting government`s efforts in tackling the nation`s challenges.

He commended General Ibrahim Babangida and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in their call for Nigerians to rally round Jonathan to tackle the security and economic challenges facing the nation.