by James Sambo

After months of political machination and subliminal attacks, the running mates for both the ruling Party, Peoples Democratic Party, and the opposition, All Progressives Congress, have been revealed.

The gloves are finally off and the some of the tactics usually employed during electioneering has seemingly commenced in full force.

The PDP has drawn first blood, in a statement released by its spokesman, Olisa Metuh, who welcomed the emergence of former Military Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari as the Presidential flagbearer of “Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections.”

Metuh stated that not much has changed about Buhari, except maybe, his “dinner suit”.

He said; “This will be the fourth time General Buhari will be contesting in the presidential elections. On each of the three previous occasions, he failed to articulate a vision of the future that was acceptable to Nigerians. On each occasion his brand of politics was rejected across Nigeria.”

“Apart from changing to a dinner suit, Buhari, has not changed the tired ideas and provocative utterances that Nigerians rejected in previous elections. We hope that this time round, General Buhari will conduct a campaign that is issue based and devoid of ethno-religious sentiments.”

Furthermore, he said President Jonathan deserves a second term in office, hence, it was only right for Nigerians to vote for him.

Metuh said: “We are convinced that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only truly National Political Party in Nigeria, a platform on which all Nigerians can pursue their legitimate aspirations.”

“We also believe that despite the distractions, President Goodluck Jonathan has a genuine record of accomplishments on which to run and deserves a second term. President Jonathan’s re-election will guarantee Unity and Stability for Nigerians. His second term will also deliver prosperity to Nigerians,” Metuh added.