Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who have defected to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) have until “the next few days” to return to the ruling party or forfeit the opportunity to without losing their previous status.
Speaking at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, Imo State during the sensitisation rally to welcome back erstwhile Governor of Imo State, Chief Achike Udenwa and other defectors to the party, Jonathan described PDP as the only party that can lead Nigeria to greatness.
He assured the PDP members returning from APC or those planning to return that they would have equal rights and privileges as existing members of the party.
“The message today is very clear; and I believe some of my good friends are not here. They know that where they are is not where they should be”< he said.
“We have opened the door for a few days. You join us these few days, the position you occupy is the position any other person will occupy. No discrimination.
“But if you don’t come; and [you] come later, you will queue behind your ward assistant chairman. So, the time to join us is now, so that there will be nothing like discrimination in anything. The party is open for everybody. Equal rights and justice is guaranteed. We are party that believes in justice and so, we must also believe I equal rights”.
Jonathan added that the Imo State PDP is one, with everyone enjoying equal rights.
“There is no discrimination”, he said. “We call on all of you who are still watching that this is the best time to join us so that you can use the platform of PDP to express any interest you have. PDP is the only party that can guarantee equal rights and justice as well as a level-playing field for all members.
Asides Udenwa, others who returned to PDP are Senator Chris Anyawu, Senator Ifeanyi Ararume, Chief Mike Ahamba, Chief Cosmas Iwu, Chief Lambert Iheanacho, and Hon. Independence Ogunewe.
