A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Sunusi Takko, has criticized former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, for publicly condemning President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Takko, who previously served in the 2023 APC Presidential Campaign Council, described Amaechi’s actions as unpatriotic and suggested that he was still bitter about losing the APC presidential ticket to Tinubu in 2022.
Amaechi had recently expressed concerns about the country’s economic hardship, questioning why youths weren’t protesting against the Tinubu government.
Takko responded, “The fact that he lost to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu with the widest margin of votes doesn’t mean he should rock the boat, leading the path to destruction of lives and properties of fellow Nigerians.”
Takko emphasized Amaechi’s need to be loyal to those who helped him achieve his current status, acknowledging that “what goes around comes around.” He also pointed out that President Tinubu had addressed the issues Amaechi raised in his October 1 presidential address and implemented measures like the proposed National Youths Confab, which has received widespread applause from Nigerian youths.
The Bauchi politician urged Amaechi to embrace statesmanship and democracy, noting that he had unrestricted access to the President and shouldn’t express personal grievances through inappropriate channels.
Similarly, APC chieftain Olatunbosun Oyintiloye from Osun State cautioned politicians against inciting violent protests amidst the country’s economic hardship. He called on security agencies to hold accountable anyone attempting to incite the masses, labeling such actions as treasonous.
Oyintiloye emphasized that President Tinubu requires the support and prayers of all Nigerians to stabilize the economy. “There’s no doubt the economy isn’t in its best shape, but this is temporary. The President is working hard to restore the economy for the benefit of all,” he said.
He advised politicians to refrain from inciting protests, warning that they would face the law if they continued to do so.
