The presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for allegedly prioritising politics over governance.
He accused the ruling party of paying greater attention to fuelling internal conflicts within opposition parties to gain undue advantage in the political space than it was giving attention to the task of protecting the lives and property of Nigerians.
Obi, who said this in a post on his verified X handle yesterday, said, when a few weeks ago President Trump described the country as “now disgraced”, it sparked outrage, but wondered if this could honestly be disputed today.
In the post, titled “Now Disgraced Nation,” the former LP standard bearer said: “A few weeks ago, when President Trump described our country as ‘now disgraced,’ many were outraged.
“Yet, how can we dispute it when, within a single week, 25 people were kidnapped, and one of our generals, along with other officers, was killed?
“Today, we witness another troubling terror attack in Kwara State. Rather than uniting in this critical moment, we are consumed by internal wrangling, party squabbles and distractions.
“Look closely at what is happening in the PDP, the Labour Party, SDP, and other political formations—crises deliberately orchestrated by a government that should be embracing everyone, so we can unite in this troubling period.
“I am reminded of a pivotal moment under President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. During an internal crisis in my then-political party, he instructed the INEC chairman, Professor Maurice Iwu, that the stability of every political party, not just the ruling party, was essential for democracy. No party was to be undermined; all were to function within the law.
“What we witness today is the opposite. The current government seems more intent on weakening parties than strengthening our democracy, seeking to fragment the PDP, Labour Party, SDP, and others.
“In democratic nations, opposition is respected, elections reflect the will of the people, and governance involves carrying everyone along for peace and prosperity. A New Nigeria is Possible – PO.”
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