The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said that true opposition political parties in Nigeria must join hands with the Federal Government in building the country.

The party also said inciting statements and unverified criticisms, opposition parties should contribute their quota through viable submissions and suggestions to get Nigeria to greater heights.

Speaking at the NNPP Independence Day Anniversary stakeholders meeting on Tuesday in Lagos, the Founder of the party, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, said that unguarded criticisms alone would not lift Nigeria from its challenges.

Aniebonam, also the National Leader of the NNPP said every political party in Nigeria owed it as a duty to help come up with suggestions that would help Nigeria surmount its challenges. He said: “Indeed the Federal Government cannot be given excellent performance mark yet but there are areas too they have done well.

“Democracy allows criticism but it should not be with intention to pitch the people against the government. “Every Nigerian, including political parties must prioritise the interest of the nation above self for us to grow. “Divisive comments to drag the President into disrepute or push our youths into violent protests will not help the situation.”

Aniebonam said there was so much rot in the system before the All Progressives Congress led administration came into power. He said: “I listened to the President’s speech and I think there is hope for Nigeria. “The aim of every political party is to take over power in their respective areas.”