A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has alleged that the reported suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, by a faction in Adamawa State was orchestrated by President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress APC.
Eze described the suspension as “purported,” insisting it was carried out by a non existent faction of the party.
In a statement issued on Thursday, he claimed that Atiku has established himself as a major political force and a symbol of democratic values in Nigeria, with strong grassroots influence in Adamawa State that cuts across party lines.
“Without mincing words, I make bold to state categorically that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar sits atop the most potent and ever vibrant grassroots friendly political dynasty in Adamawa State.
“Who is this Raji Zumo, the self acclaimed factional chairman of ADC in Adamawa State?
“It is only under Tinubu and the APC that a riff raff, social misfit and habitual betrayer will constitute a group and attempt purported suspension of leaders of a political party. Does it sound palatable to the ears, no, not all,” Eze said.
He further accused President Tinubu and the APC of attempting to undermine opposition figures, urging them to desist from such actions.
“All these undemocratic and despotic acts toward undermining key opposition figures in the country are degrading of a man who erroneously prides himself as a democrat and political strategist.
“I call on Tinubu and the APC to trade softly, and halt these untowards acts now.
“With over 30 governors hoodwinked into APC; all chanting ‘on your mandate we stand’ yet Mr President and his party are paranoid over the 2027 Presidential election.
“With the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, the conquered judiciary, and state apparatchiks all dancing to the melodious tune from Aso Rock, yet Tinubu and APC are jittery heading into the 2027 General elections.
“Attempting to destabilize opposition politicians using INEC and the judiciary to meddle into the internal affairs of political parties is a sign of a drowning goon, who is afraid of competitive election,” Eze added.
