ABUJA—The All Progressives Congress, APC, has explained its helplessness in the face of the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, saying the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari cannot approbate and reprobate at the same time.

South East spokesperson of the APC, Osita Okechukwu, stated this at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja during a parley with journalists yesterday.

On the budgetary controversy surrounding the Lagos-Calabar railway, Mr. Okechukwu imputed that those opposing the project were doing that because of their political calculations for 2019.

The zonal APC spokesman said: “For the avoidance of doubt, we of the South East zone of APC do not subscribe to the insinuation, that those opposed to the project are afraid of the political gains Mr. President will make in the South East and South South.

‘’They allege that if the project sails, coupled with his success on the war against corruption and containment of insurgency, he will be unstoppable. Hence the fear that the two zones may support him in 2019, given the political value of the project.”

Urging the National Assembly not to throw the baby away with the bath water, the party said: “The welfare and prosperity of Nigerians far outweighs political gains. To erase this ungodly insinuation, we once more appeal to the National Assembly not to be caught in the political cross-fire.”

The South East Zone of APC therefore appealed to the National Assembly to let the Lagos-Calabar Railway Project be, saying, “as we have listened carefully to all the cacophony of voices, none has condemned the project as irrelevant or building bridge to nowhere. Let the blame game stop and let the project be. The controversy over the project is uncalled for and an ill-wind which blows no one good.

“Our appeal is anchored on the truism of millions of employment opportunities and economic prosperity which the project will engender.

We need projects like the Lagos-Calabar rail to create massive employment and revamp the economy. More so, when the reality is that both the executive and legislative arms are on the same page on the project, then it is of urgent national importance.

“We also understand that the Lagos-Calabar Project is in the China-Shopping List of President Muhammadu Buhari, for Nigeria’s infrastructure renewal."

This being the case, what kind of message are those opposed to the project in the National Assembly sending to the Chinese government if they continue to bicker over mundane procedure? Is it sabotage ?"


source:www.vanguardngr.com/2016/04/buhari-cant-intervene-sarakis-trial-seast-apc/

The South East Zone of APC therefore appealed to the National Assembly to let the Lagos-Calabar Railway Project be, saying, “as we have listened carefully to all the cacophony of voices, none has condemned the project as irrelevant or building bridge to nowhere. Let the blame game stop and let the project be.

This man brain dey there.
Salient and undisputed fact that cannot be erase by bickering and legislative procedures.

SE APC una follow?

Pfft

agabaI23:
SE APC una follow?

You object?

The project isn't beneficial?

modath:


You object?

The project isn't beneficial?

which Project? SE APC no follow. Weather them want or no want to help if Saraki go go jail e go go jail and vice versa...SE APC na make up number. Their contribution no dey count

agabaI23:
which Project? SE APC no follow. Weather them want or no want to help if Saraki go go jail e go go jail and vice versa...SE APC na make up number. Their contribution no dey count

Ok I get now..

modath:


Ok I get now..

Good.

agabaI23:
which Project? SE APC no follow. Weather them want or no want to help if Saraki go go jail e go go jail and vice versa...SE APC na make up number. Their contribution no dey count

Lol but that's not fair, them dey try.

Tell these useless sinators o.
God bless S.E APC
God bless APC
God bless PMB/PYO
God bless Nigeria.

He never help himself, na Saraki he wan con help??

agabaI23:
SE APC una follow?

We follow o. We're the 5% in the 5%.

He hates South East, He won't listen to any complain or suggestion that will be beneficial to the S'East he will always follow his mind

Attention seekers

Buhari is not a politician.


He won't negotiate.

S.E

Everybody is becoming relevant in this CHANGE era.
Changed fresh air everywhere

y should he help him? a tiv?

You av said it all Sir, let the blaming game stop. Wada it was included b4 or not is not necessary now. Why can't the south south and south east senators fight this or is it true that hausas own this county? Pls include it now is never late.

Can the two arms of government get over their pride and let's move forward in this COUNTRY for crying out loud. Enough of the blame game, tribalism and political embarrassment.

A lot of people, businesses, corporate organisations, investors and even the economy depend on this freaking budget. Everything is moving on autopilot in this country.

We are in April no budget and all this guys (NASS) know is their selfish interest. Adding or padding the budget with keke, non-federal projects etc.

Well like they say better late than never.

Ok

From one government to another government SE and SS has suffered lack federal project compare to other region this is largely due to the fact the politicians there has master the art of playing politics with destinies of the people of their region. On this Lagos-Calabar rail project I support every effort they are making to kill it, as long as SW is benefiting in whichever way.

neolboy:
ABUJA—The All Progressives Congress, APC, has explained its helplessness in the face of the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, saying the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari cannot approbate and reprobate at the same time.





‘’They allege that if the project sails, coupled with his success on the war against corruption and containment of insurgency, he will be unstoppable. Hence the fear that the two zones may support him in 2019, given the political value of the project.”

Urging the National Assembly not to throw the baby away with the bath water, the party said:

The South East Zone of APC therefore appealed to the National Assembly to let the Lagos-Calabar Railway Project be, saying, “as we have listened carefully to all the cacophony of voices, none has condemned the project as irrelevant or building bridge to nowhere. Let the blame game stop and let the project be. The controversy over the project is uncalled for and an ill-wind which blows no one good


source:www.vanguardngr.com/2016/04/buhari-cant-intervene-sarakis-trial-seast-apc/

foolish ppl everywhere ,u didn't know the man isn't a politician before u voted him in abi? Ode ppl

It hurt my heart deeply everytime I see some foolish Nigerian youth supporting currupt leaders. I am from Kwara State and we know how much this saraki has spoiled this state. Kwara state is still in debt because of that armed robber. E NO GO BETTER FOR ANYBODY THAT SUPPORT THAT MAN.

Well said.

Something Weh go benefit their Region, their people, they are politicizing it..Some Politicians don't have any justification representing their people..They are meant to join the league of E-warlords

Very wrong title. It's all talking about calabar -lagos railway with only one place talking about Saraki. ....unfortunately the mods didn't edit it before pushing it to fp. ...

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row.
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Pastor's charge for good offering, I still hurriedly and secretly pulled out N100 note
from my pocket and dropped it. Just then,
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please wait, wrong transaction!!!!!!!!!."

Fullamafia:


Lol but that's not fair, them dey try.

E don sweet your belle

Beeman1:
Tell these useless sinators o.

God bless S.E APC

God bless APC

God bless PMB/PYO

God bless Nigeria.

Baba will not support thief

Sarathief and co

Truth be told that the president have made it clear even before the budet was send to him that he will take his time to sign the budget , part of the tactics of buying time is to ensure there is a bit of controversy like the Lagos - Calabar project which the presidency knew that it was not in the original budget and could as well be presented as supplementary budget to the House for inclusion and approval.

So funny that we are beginning to fall for the antics of the govt who have employed the use of media to engaged and distract our attention while he achieved the needed time to accent the bill and do the needful.

The Lagos-calabar rail project is just a side attraction to keep us busy pending when the president arrives from his trip and push for a supplementary budget which is what is expected and not this hullabaloo we are experiencing