PDP hails NASS endorsement on emergency rule

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) applauded members of the National Assembly for the undisputed approval they gave to the declaration of state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states. The party

said it was excited that the lawmakers decided to give the approval without any opposition, despite pressure by some leaders of the opposition political parties to the contrary.

The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, said in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday that in endorsing the declaration, members of the National Assembly again had demonstrated that national interest must at all times be placed higher and above partisan and sectional considerations.

He said, "The Peoples Democratic Party commends the leadership and members of the National Assembly for adopting a patriotic stance on the declaration of state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states by the President, despite pressure mounted on them by some opposition leaders to reject the action.

"The action of the National Assembly is highly commendable as the lawmakers have shown that national interest must not be abridged on the altar of partisan considerations.