PDP demands full investigation into crashed Dana plane 'Commends steps so far taken by Jonathan

THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a full investigation into Sunday's crash of Dana Airline plane in Lagos but commended President Goodluck Jonathan for the steps he has initiated so far since the tragic incident.It also advised Nigerians to refrain from blame game and wait for the outcome of investigation in order not to accuse people wrongly.A statement issued by the national publicity secretary of the party, Chief Olisa Metuh, in Abuja, on Tuesday, quoted the national chairman of the PDP, Dr Bamanga Tukur, as saying that 'if the crash was caused by the negligence of the management as is being alleged, then a firm example should be set to demonstrate that this government will not tolerate mediocrity.'The PDP cautioned that while the nation mourned, Nigerians must wait for the outcome of the investigation 'as rumours tend to fuel unnecessary ill will which may be directed at the wrong quarters.'While the PDP urged Nigerians to focus on a healing process which it said would ultimately unite the nation, the party commiserated with the president and all Nigerians on the tragic incidents which led to the loss of precious lives.'The PDP shares in the grief, the pain and the anguish of the families of those who have lost their loved ones, confidants, brothers, sisters, parents, breadwinners and employers in this national calamity. But we will remain strong and united as a country as we navigate through this most difficult period in our national history,' the statement said.The party also called for the coming together of stakeholders in this time of national grief, noting that politicians in particular should forget their differences and join hands in the building of a virile nation.It observed that while the entire nation was traumatised by the tragic events of the past days, 'in our grief, we should seize this opportunity to re-evaluate our focus and reinstate the values that will make us a great nation.'The election is over. Therefore, we should refocus our energies on building rather than competing. Wiping out corruption from our society should be a priority rather than engaging in lengthy political battles."Training our youth to be model and patriotic members of society should be our aim rather than employing them as political thugs. Improving our educational system and instilling the importance of family values in our children should be our main concern."These are the things that we should focus on now until 2015 when we return to the polls. This unhealthy obsession with politics can only serve to derail the nation and prevent us from achieving the greatness for which we have great potential,' the PDP admonished.
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