The APC Grassroots Governance Group (APC G3) has slammed former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, over his latest remarks towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing them as the most recent signal of desperation and frustration inside the opposition’s ranks.
Lamido, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had throughout a dwell tv look accused President Tinubu of supporting the annulment of the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election.
He additionally claimed that the president solely gained political relevance after the formation of the Nationwide Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and alleged that his mom, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, mobilised market ladies to again the annulment.
In response, APC G3, in an announcement issued on Monday by its nationwide coordinator, Amechi Chuks Oyema, dismissed Lamido’s allegations as “baseless, revisionist, and a determined try and malign the legacy of a person who has persistently fought for democracy.”
In accordance with Oyema, the outburst is considered one of many antics by opposition figures who’ve failed to achieve traction with Nigerians since leaving workplace. He stated the general public is now not swayed by “spent political actors who thrived solely when in energy however have contributed little outdoors the corridors of presidency.”
“Nigerians are watching and may clearly see by way of this calculated try and distort historical past and mislead the general public,” the assertion stated. “The likes of Lamido and his coalition of anti-Tinubu forces have gotten determined as a result of their relevance continues to decrease. Their frustration is apparent, and their ways have gotten more and more laughable.”
APC G3 additional argued that the coalition has failed to supply any credible different to the present administration, describing its members as power-hungry people who can’t survive outdoors public workplace.
“Bear in mind considered one of them who was Speaker for eight years, Governor for an additional eight years, and Tremendous Minister for yet one more eight years, now saying he’s hungry barely two years out of workplace. They need to proceed to feed fats on Nigerians,” Oyema famous.
He additionally pointed to different distinguished figures within the opposition coalition, alleging that their tenure in public service was marked by failure and mismanagement.
“For an additional member of the coalition, the folks of Southern Kaduna are in a rush to neglect his eight years in energy. And yet one more was in command of Nigeria’s privatisation course of that left the financial system in ruins. These are the identical folks now claiming to have options to our {economic} challenges.”
APC G3 maintained that whereas the present administration’s reforms could also be powerful, they’re needed for constructing a extra steady and affluent Nigeria.
“Nigerians can’t be deceived. The daring steps being taken by President Tinubu are laying the inspiration for a sound financial system. Those that didn’t act once they had the possibility shouldn’t be those providing unsolicited recommendation,” the assertion added.
The group reaffirmed its help for President Tinubu, urging Nigerians to stay affected person and steadfast as the federal government implements reforms to handle long-standing structural points.
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