A member of the House of Representatives representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Victor Ogene, has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, accusing them of forcing what he described as a “fait accompli” on Nigerians.
Ogene made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking on ARISE Television’s Prime Time programme.
“I will start by saying congratulations to the President and APC for forcing a fait accompli on the Nigerian people. I say this with all due sense of responsibility,” Ogene said.
The lawmaker stated that although Nigerians were aware that the 2027 general elections were approaching, he alleged that the process was delayed to limit public opposition.
“We knew that the 2027 elections were coming, and we waited until this last minute so that there will not be any agitation from the civil society groups and the media,” he stated.
According to him, the signing of the bill by President Bola Tinubu effectively foreclosed further resistance.
“Having been signed, that closes the door to any further agitation. In the last few weeks and days, we have been forced to accept the fait accompli,” Ogene said.
He described the development as a setback for the country’s democratic process, noting that it occurred during a solemn religious period observed by Christians and Muslims.
“On this solemn day that Nigerians on both sides of the religious divide, Christians and Muslims, began their fast, it is a sad day for democracy, and we will remember it as such,” he said.
