by Ranti Joseph
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ahmadu Alli, directed PDP faithful to remain at the polling booths after casting their votes in the forthcoming elections
This was, however, contrary to a recent order handed down by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Suleiman Abba, directing Nigerians not to stay back at the polling units after casting their votes.
Alli, who is the Director-General of the Peoples Democratic Party Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO) spoke in Abuja, at the occasion of formal endorsement of President Goodluck Jonathan for re-election by Micah Jiba-led Association of Local Government of Nigeria, (ALGON).
He said his advice was predicated on feelers at the party’s disposal that the opposition party, the APC, was planning to rig the elections thereby insisting that supporters of the PDP must stay back at the various polling units after casting their votes in order to guide against alleged plans by the leading opposition party to rig the polls.
Alli, however, cautioned his party loyalists to resist any attempt to be pushed to cause mayhem. He also urged voters not to make mistake of voting Buhari in the election, saying the present Nigeria was in search of young vibrant people to lead it and not people he referred to as analog.
He said in an era where global leaders less than 60 years of age, Nigerians should not make the mistake of electing Buhari, whom he said was too old to govern.
“A lot has been said about this election. I want to bring an aspect to you which is vital. The changing of guards at the presidential villa is crucial because it is our post 100 years of co-existence. We must use this election to prove our enemies wrong. Goodluck Jonathan is our solution to the series of problems we have in this country.”
“He is well tested and has risen through the ranks to become a president. Can you say such a man does not have experience? Our product is marketable unlike the other old man who is part of my generation. He wants to come and rule this nation in this stage when everyone is moving to endorse younger leaders. We must support Jonathan to ensure that the old are not allowed to come back,” Alli said.
