The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State of launching an unwarranted and unwarranted attack on the ruling party and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Naija News reports that Makinde, speaking at a recent event in Ibadan on Saturday, blamed the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the turmoil in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition parties.
He said the 2027 presidential election will be between Nigerians and the ruling party.
Reacting, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Moruka, in a statement on Sunday said the Oyo State governor is a leading but rather shoddy drummer for his 2027 political ambitions.
“Our democracy gives Mr. Makinde the freedom to pursue his political aspirations, but to engage in reckless and imprudent acts of administration at the expense of his elected job as governor is a privilege for the good people of Oyo State. It’s a disgrace to the people,” Morka said.
The APC spokesperson said Makinde and his party’s troubled PDP leaders should stop blaming the ruling party and take full responsibility for their “shameful failure to address the collapse and decline of the party”. He said that.
“Mr Makinde’s ambitions for 2027 are in line with our great party and Bola Ahmed, who launched the boldest and most ambitious reform efforts in history to transform our economy and build a strong society,” he said.・It is not based on an unwarranted and unwarranted attack on the administration of President Tinubu.” Fundamentals of progress.
“Our country currently exports more than it imports, with a trade surplus of nearly 7 billion naira at the end of the second quarter of 2024, and a revenue-to-debt service ratio of 68 percent in 2024, up from 97 percent in 2023. %, foreign exchange reserves have improved to $40 billion, the economy has expanded by 3.19%, achieved impressive non-oil export diversification, is one of the most profitable stock exchanges in the world, and a massive infrastructure revolution is underway. With interventions such as the impressive army of innovations in welfare and social security, the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), minimum wage increases, and huge cash transfers to over 25 million of Nigeria’s poorest people, , our nation stands on the pinnacle of prosperity and lasting greatness.”
Moruka said Makinde has not proven himself to be an effective leader, adding that his lackluster performance as governor speaks to this and his credibility has been undermined. .
According to the APC spokesperson, instead of prioritizing the needs of Oyo residents who elected him to address local issues, he has chosen to squander state resources to divert attention and thwart his 2027 ambitions. He said he chose it.
He noted that Makinde should know that Nigeria’s size and complexity requires more than empty and selfish ambitions.
The statement added: “Mr Makinde cannot speak for Nigerians, let alone the people of Oyo State when it comes to their future election choices and decisions.
“Makinde and his party are deeply worried that the impending transformation and prosperity of President Tinubu’s economic policies will consign their 2027 ambitions and plans to the dustbin of political irrelevance. Only.
“We urge Nigerians to continue to firmly support President Tinubu as his administration’s reform policies begin to bring desired benefits to all Nigerians.”
