The Peoples Redemption Party has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party factional chairman, Tanimu Turaki’s call for foreign intervention in Nigeria’s party affairs.

National chairman of PRP, Falalu Bello, in a statement said, “PRP unequivocally condemns the reckless and dangerous remarks made by the factional national chairman of the PDP, Tanimu Turaki, in his recent call for foreign intervention over political parties’ affairs in Nigeria.

“Tanimu had specifically urged President Donald Trump and other advanced democracies to ‘come and save Nigeria’ from its internal crises. Such a statement is not only unpatriotic but exposes an alarming inferiority complex that continues to plague some of our so-called politicians and political leaders.

“It reflects a troubling failure to have confidence in Nigeria’s inherent resilience, democratic institutions, no matter the general perception about them, and the collective strength of its people.”

Mr Bello said that Nigeria is a sovereign nation and founded as a republic with defined territories, independent government and free from any external interference.

He added, “Our challenges must be solved through internal dialogue, robust democratic processes and patriotic leadership, not through external forces and foreign powers that may seek to manipulate our internal affairs for their own interests.

“The PRP reminds Turaki and his ilk that Nigeria does not need the interference of imperialist states to resolve its crises. It needs genuine patriotism, unity, internally driven solutions and of course, genuine partners that will not take advantage of the nation. We call on Tanimu Turaki and the PDP to immediately withdraw this incendiary and misguided statement.

“We also urge all Nigerian leaders to uphold the dignity of our nation and to resist any temptation to undermine our sovereignty through appeals to foreign powers. Nigeria’s strength lies in its people, its institutions and its unwavering resolve to build a just and united nation.”

(NAN)