The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has categorically condemned the unfounded and unseemly accusations made by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), purporting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is capitalizing on the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political publicity.
In a press statement received by Lagos Panorama on Saturday, Lagos APC Spokesperson Mogaji (Hon) Seye Oladejo responded to the opposition: “This statement is not only reckless and shameful, but it also grossly disrespects the memory of a former Head of State whose legacy—whether one agrees with it or not—shaped the democratic and security architecture of Nigeria”.
According to Oladejo, the ADC’s enthusiastic quest for relevance has led it to exploit national grief for the sake of a provocative headline.
“Let it be made abundantly clear: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Muhammadu Buhari shared a political alliance rooted in mutual respect, democratic ideals, and nation-building. Tinubu’s attendance at memorial events and his public tributes to the late President reflect not opportunism, but loyalty and national leadership”.
“It is hypocritical and dishonest for any party, especially one as electorally irrelevant as the ADC, to lecture the APC on decorum or empathy. While Nigerians are in mourning, the ADC sees only an opportunity to stir controversy and provoke division. This shows how out of touch the party is with the mood of the nation”.
“We urge Nigerians to see through this dangerous attempt to politicize a moment of collective reflection. We further call on the ADC to tender an immediate apology to the family of the late President, the Nigerian people, and the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.
“At a time when unity, not division, is needed, the APC will not be drawn into the gutter politics of the ADC. President Tinubu remains focused on governance, national security, economic revival, and honoring those who have served the nation with distinction” he affirmed.
“We will not tolerate further disrespect toward the memory of a national leader” Oladejo concluded.
