Blueprint NG
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said it’s unfortunate that the ruling All progressive congress (APC) is now looking like a “janjaweed” party.
Speaking during a summit organized by APC Northern Christians Leaders Summit, Friday in Abuja, with the theme; “Righteousness Exalts A Nation, but sin! a reproach to any people”, said the APC is no longer an inclusive political party.
The lawmaker warned that the adoption of a Muslim-Muslim Presidential and Vice Presidential ticket by the APC, is capable of leading Nigeria to disintegration like Yugoslavia.
Dogara said his stance on the issue should not be misconstrued that he hates Muslims or is opposed to the Tinubu led presidency.
Dogara said he remains grateful to Muslim over his emergence as the Speaker of the 8th session of the House of Representatives.
Nevertheless, he faulted the nations held in certain quarters that christians cannot muster the votes to ensure the victory of Tinubu at the poll.
He stressed the need to carry along christains in the scheme of things where justice, fairness and equity would prevail in Nigeria.
“When we talk about a Muslim-Muslim ticket; God forbid that we should be understood to be objecting to Muslims or that we don’t want Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to be president. It is not about Senator Kashim Shettima either, but it about what is right and what is wrong. It is about justice, fairness and equity.
” It is about Nigeria; it’s diversity and how it can be harnessed in an inclusive manner for the greater good of all of us. Be that as it may, some of us really wanted Asiwaju to be president because he has sacrificed much for our Party, the APC and for what he represents to so many people. So, our position cannot be against Muslims or Islam. That fact cannot be denied in any way.
“But when it comes to choosing between the love and admiration I have for an individual and what is right and what I believe represents my vision for Nigeria, my choice will clearly be for the latter. After all, my rise to the position of Speaker was never going to be possible without the support of some Muslim members who believe that our diversity must be reflected in national positions for the unity, peace and advancement of our dear country…
