The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of participating in politics pushed by private acquire slightly than guided by constant rules.
In line with the social gathering, El-Rufai’s political historical past is marked by frequent shifts in loyalty, usually turning in opposition to people he as soon as publicly praised.
In a press release on Wednesday by the chapter’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, following El-Rufai’s newest feedback, the Lagos APC questioned the previous governor’s stance in opposition to the social gathering’s management, regardless of having beforehand benefited from the identical political construction.
The social gathering argued that El-Rufai’s actions over time, from aligning with political figures he as soon as against altering positions on key nationwide points, replicate a politician extra targeted on private benefit than on upholding a transparent or constant agenda.
In line with the assertion, “The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has famous with amusement the most recent outbursts of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. As soon as once more, he has lived as much as his popularity as Nigeria’s undisputed grasp of double-speak.
“From branding President Buhari ‘unelectable’ earlier than using on his again to energy, to praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as ‘indispensable’ earlier than turning in opposition to him, El-Rufai’s politics has been one lengthy catalogue of contradictions.
“He as soon as hailed Obasanjo as his ‘political father,’ solely to later name him a dictator.
He accused Atiku of tried bribery, but returned years later to court docket him as an ally.
He even admitted paying bandits in 2016, solely to thunder in 2020 that ‘Kaduna won’t ever negotiate with bandits.’
“The thread is obvious: El-Rufai is guided not by precept, however by comfort. His handlers needs to be alarmed that he continues to exhibit signs of acute political amnesia – a situation that worsens anytime he sees a microphone or tv digicam.
“For the sake of public sanity, we advocate a mock prescription: relaxation from politics, detox from microphones, and a gradual every day dose of consistency. Till then, Nigerians ought to deal with his pontifications with the disdain they deserve.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stays targeted, steadfast, and undistracted by serial double-speakers whose solely true ideology is opportunism.”
