The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State has slammed the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for accusing President Bola Tinubu of utilizing the loss of life of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political achieve.
Describing the allegations as “baseless, reckless and in poor style”, the APC mentioned the President’s actions, attending memorials and delivering tributes, had been a mirrored image of real loyalty and accountable nationwide management.
In an announcement issued on Saturday, APC Lagos spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, criticized the ADC for what he termed a “deeply disrespectful” response to Tinubu’s gestures, saying the late Buhari deserves to be remembered with dignity, not used as a device for political assaults.
“It’s unlucky that the ADC, in its determined seek for relevance, has chosen to trivialize a interval of nationwide mourning simply to generate media consideration,” Oladejo mentioned.
“President Tinubu’s relationship with President Buhari was grounded in mutual respect, shared democratic beliefs, and a dedication to nationwide growth. His participation in memorial occasions and heartfelt tributes mirror statesmanship, not opportunism.”
Oladejo added that the ADC’s try to politicize a solemn nationwide second reveals how disconnected the occasion is from the prevailing temper throughout the nation. He accused the occasion of exploiting grief to impress pointless division.
“Slightly than present empathy, the ADC has resorted to low-cost political theatrics. This isn’t solely hypocritical but in addition dishonest, particularly coming from a celebration with little electoral significance,” he said.
The APC additionally known as on the ADC to supply an unreserved apology to the household of the late President, the Nigerian public, and the Presidency, emphasizing that nationwide unity should take priority over partisan squabbles.
“At a time when what the nation wants most is unity, not divisiveness, we urge Nigerians to disregard such irresponsible commentary.
“We is not going to condone any additional acts of disrespect towards the reminiscence of a nationwide icon. President Tinubu stays targeted on governance, safety, financial restoration, and preserving the legacies of those that served this nation with honour,” the assertion learn.
