Monday Onyeme, the Deputy Governor of Delta State, has accused Nigerians of being deceived by the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) “change” slogan.
Speaking during a visit from non-working members of the Delta State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Onyeme asserted that Nigerians had suffered the consequences of voting for the APC.
He pointed out that during the PDP’s leadership, Nigeria experienced democratic freedom and a fuel pump price of N87 per litre. Onyeme encouraged Nigerians not to lose hope, but rather to collaborate with the PDP to rescue the country.
He advised PDP members to remain steadfast and loyal to the party, regardless of whether they are in power or not.
“You will not know the benefits of the PDP until you are not there in the party, remember that Nigeria and Nigerians need you.
“Our government, the PDP-led government, pegged fuel price at N85 per litre and those in APC said Nigeria must fall if the price was not reduced, today, Nigerians are tired of grumbling about fuel price, the freedom to protest is no longer there.
“When we were in charge of the affairs of this country, Nigerians enjoyed democratic freedom, people were free to complain and protest and the government will give them listening ears.
“We are yet to see the last increase in fuel price but there is hope, the situation is affecting everybody, so, let us rally around PDP and redeem our country, we will be happy again as Nigerians.
“What we are experiencing is APC theory, they are deciding what happens and we pray that God will intervene, we should also work very hard to return PDP to power.”
