PDP backs opposition senators’ stand over Amaechi's ministerial confirmation

 

 

The National Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party has expressed support to its senators’ decision to walk-out in protest during the confirmation of Mr. Rotimi Amaechi for ministerial appointment by the Senate on Thursday.

The opposition party said the action of its senators was a collective stand against corruption.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Olisa Metuh, stated this while briefing journalists on the resolutions of the PDP National Caucus Meeting, held on Thursday night in Abuja.

Metuh said confirmation of Amaechi’s nomination as minister by the Senate was an indication of insincerity of the All Progressives Congress’ fight against corruption.

Reading the resolution of the caucus, he said,”We salute the courage and unity of purpose of our senators, especially as demonstrated in the Senate chamber on Thursday, in their collective stand against impunity and corruption in line with the wishes and aspirations of Nigerians.

“The PDP states that what the APC senators did on Thursday finally put a death nail on their party`s Presidential war against corruption.

“While the APC former governors are being rewarded with ministerial appointments in spite of cases of corrupt charges on them, the PDP former governors are being hounded on a selective war against corruption.”

Metuh called on President Muhammadu Buhari as leader of Nigeria to stand up for justice and equity in the country.