The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State branch has harshly criticized Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, for his comments suggesting that President Bola Tinubu is attempting to solidify his hold on power by establishing a “life presidency.”
In a statement released on Monday, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the party’s publicity secretary, called the remark “mischievous, reckless, and an affront to Tinubu’s lifelong commitment to democratic principles.”
Oladejo recalled the President’s significant contribution to the pro-democracy movement in Nigeria in the 1990s, especially his strong participation in the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO).
He pointed out that despite the high personal cost, Tinubu continuously resisted military tyranny and worked to bring civilian authority back.
Because of Tinubu’s long-standing opposition to tenure extension and his defense of constitutional order, he claimed it was “laughable and shameful” for anyone, particularly El-Rufai, to doubt his democratic credentials.
Tinubu’s commitment to Nigeria’s Constitution is steadfast, the Lagos APC emphasized, adding that the country’s democracy is protected by strong institutions, a well-established system of checks and balances, and constitutional term limitations.
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