Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the occasion’s central goal is to take away President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from energy as a essential step to rescue Nigeria from what he described as an unprecedented governance disaster.
Abdullahi made the touch upon Friday throughout an interview on Politics In the present day, a programme on Channels Tv.
“It’s solely to get Tinubu out of energy. There is no such thing as a state of affairs the place he stays in energy, and we’re in a position to save this nation,” he stated.
The ADC spokesman stated Nigeria has been hijacked, arguing that the conduct of the present administration displays what he described as a bandit mentality.
“When individuals say you may smash it, seize it, and run with it, that’s the language of banditry,” he stated.
Abdullahi stated such an angle now defines the mindset of Tinubu’s administration.
The previous minister additionally raised considerations over what he described as legislative manipulation, significantly in relation to latest tax legal guidelines.
He stated latest developments have been unprecedented in Nigeria’s democratic historical past.
Abdullahi accused the federal government of forging a legislation that had already been duly handed by the nationwide meeting.
“A authorities that may forge a duly handed legislation; what do you name that?” he requested.
Talking on experiences that the federal authorities paid $9 million to international lobbyists in america to enhance Nigeria’s picture, Abdullahi stated the method lacked transparency and legality.
He stated he had reviewed paperwork associated to the deal and located no clear accountability framework.
“Is it a foul factor to foyer? No, it’s not a foul factor. However how was this contract awarded? How was the cash paid? Who paid the cash? What funds line was it taken from? How was the cash transferred out of Nigeria?” Abdullahi requested.
He stated the expenditure mirrored misplaced priorities by the federal government.
“In the event you make investments 9 million {dollars} in inner safety, you will note outcomes. You received’t need to persuade the president of one other nation that your nation is secure,” he added.
Abdullahi accused the federal government of prioritising international notion over the safety challenges confronted day by day by Nigerians.
“They don’t care whether or not Nigerians are nonetheless dying. They don’t care that individuals are nonetheless being killed; they only need to look good earlier than People,” Abdullahi lamented.
He additionally expressed concern over a not too long ago signed medical memorandum of understanding between Nigeria and america.
Abdullahi stated particulars of the Treaty had not been made public, regardless of Nigeria reportedly contributing extra financially.
He described the phrases as “surprising” and raised considerations about sovereignty and accountability.