Nigerian Politics Heats Up: North-Central APC Forum Calls Out Governor Sule for Alleged Loyalty Issues
In a dramatic turn of events, the North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has publicly urged Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, to clarify his stance on supporting President Bola Tinubu. The Forum’s chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, expressed frustration over Sule’s recent comments regarding the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc within the APC. This development has sparked a intense debate about loyalty and commitment to the President’s administration.
The controversy began when former Nasarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura, led a group of CPC leaders in pledging their allegiance to President Tinubu and the APC. However, Abubakar Malami, a former Attorney-General of the Federation, countered this move, insisting that the former President Muhammadu Buhari camp should be the one to decide on joining the opposition coalition. Governor Sule, in a surprising move, backed Malami’s position, stating that only Buhari can decide for the CPC.
The North-Central APC Forum sees Sule’s comments as a sign of disloyalty to President Tinubu, particularly given his initial opposition to the President’s tax reform bills and his comments on the hardship caused by reform policies. The Forum believes that Sule’s actions indicate he is working against the President’s administration, despite being expected to support it.
In a statement, the Forum emphasized that Sule should come clean on his loyalty, saying, "Abdullahi Sule should stop playing double game and come out clean on whether he is with President Bola Tinubu or working with elements in the camp of the former President." They also highlighted that Sule was not involved with the CPC and did not participate in the formation of the APC, which might explain his lack of understanding of the party’s history.
The Forum’s allegations against Sule have significant implications for Nigerian politics, as they suggest a potential rift within the APC. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of high-profile figures like former President Buhari and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is championing an opposition coalition.
As the story continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the North-Central APC Forum is pushing for clarity and commitment from Governor Sule. The question on everyone’s mind is: will Sule come out in support of President Tinubu, or will he continue to face accusations of disloyalty? The outcome of this drama will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the future of Nigerian politics.
