President Goodluck Jonathan made light of the attacks coming from the opposition figures in the country led by the All Progressives Congress.
The President made the humorous remark whilst entertaining leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party in the North West zone at the Aso Villa.
President Jonathan said, “Some people call themselves progressives. Today, if you can abuse Jonathan, you are a progressive and if you can attack the Federal Government, you are a progressive. Even if nothing is happening in your state, you are progressive. We have seen the progressives before.
“But just like the Vice-President said, the PDP is still the number one party and it will continue to be so. People may have access to the media and use it robustly to their own advantage or disadvantage.
“But as long as we are united, we will do everything possible to keep our party together. PDP will continue to dey bam bam. No shaking.”
The President called on his critics to realize that his administration was still young at the helm and called for comparative analysis based on the length of his tenure and the landmark achievements recorded thus far.
“Sometimes, when you hear people talk about this government , you will think it is 10 years old, but we are only two years and eight months in office.
“By May this year, we will be three years old and by May 2015, we will be four years. And I challenge some of those who criticise without thinking, to compare what we have done with that of any other administration in this country and outside.
“When we presented our mid-term report for two years, I asked people to develop their marking schemes. It is not just to criticise but you have to compare and especially a government that is facing too many challenges.”