- Safiu Kehinde
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has slammed its former National Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman, over his call on Nigerians to vote out the party in 2027.
Reacting to his criticism of Tinubu’s administration and call for the ousting of the ruling party in 2027, APC had on Tuesday, said Lukman is not in pole position to advise Nigerians on how to vote or who to vote for.
This was contained in a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Felix Morka.
APC labelled Lukman as an opportunist who had lost relevance and as such desperate for undue attention after resigning from the ruling party.
“In his new self-assigned role, he alleges, without substantiation, that APC ‘ruined the country in economic policies and corruption’ and called on opposition parties and Nigerians to vote out APC in 2027.
“Such an empty and outlandish allegation is undeserving of any response especially coming from a displaced political gaslighter.
“One day, Lukman claims to be a progressive committed to fixing the People Democratic Party’s (PDP) 16 years of rot, another day, he proclaims abiding faith in the capacity of the PDP and decadent political opposition to save Nigeria.
“Lacking conviction, or staying power to justify any cause, Lukman is not in any position to advise Nigerians on how to vote or who to vote for.” The statement read.
Lukman was further accused of opportunistic politicking, taking sides with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party in an alleged attempt to divert attention from Tinubu’s progress.
“Lukman is always right, never wrong, wallowing in his bubble of self importance while deprecating group and national interests. His latest call for opposition leaders to unite against the APC is a calculated move to cobble political relevance, divert attention from the administration’s substantial progress, and further his own selfish agenda.” The statement read further.
Meanwhile, APC admitted to the economic hardship which the nation has been subjected to on account of Tinubu’s policies.
They, however, described the policies, which majorly include subsidy removal and Naira floating, as bold decisions aimed towards reforming the country’s economy.
“The APC-led administration of President Bola Tinubu is taking bold measures to reset our country’s long broken economy, improve national security and restore the country to wholesome and sustainable development.
“No doubt, these inevitable reforms have increased economic hardship for our people. In fact, the unwillingness of previous administrations to undertake these reforms and tackle the problems at their roots is the reason the economy has remained in the doldrums for a long time.
“It would be easy and painless for President Tinubu to do as his predecessors have done, continue business as usual, kick the can down the road for future administrations to deal with while the rot and stagnation fester.
“But in keeping with the renewed hope agenda of his administration, he has chosen to tackle the country’s generational economic problems for the good of present and future generations of Nigerians.
“In the fullness of time, this President shall be vindicated for his vision and unwavering commitment to the national interest and the common good of all.” They added.