The All Progressives Congress has asked senators of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to face their legislative business and come to terms with the reality that they cannot determine how the Buhari administration fights corruption.
The APC, via a statement signed by its National Secretary, Mala Buni on Wednesday, said this in response to the PDP Senators’ declaration of suspension of support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s government.
The PDP senate caucus, earlier on Wednesday, said its position followed “belligerent attitude” of the APC government towards the opposition members, alleging bias in Mr. Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign.
But APC said PDP lawmakers should rather face their lawmaking business in the interest of the nation.
“The attention of the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a statement credited to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senate Caucus stating that the Caucus has withdrawn its support for the government of President Muhammadu Buhari over the administration’s hugely successful war against corruption,” the statement said.
“The PDP Caucus must be reminded of their primary responsibility of lawmaking and representation of their constituents at the National Assembly. The APC advises the PDP Senate Caucus not to allow political shenanigans to becloud overall national interest.
“For the umpteenth time, the PDP and their agents do not have the luxury of dictating how the current administration and anti-corruption agencies carries out its legitimate duty of investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption, as long as it conforms to the rule of law.”
On allegations of selective prosecution of the anti-corruption war, the APC asked the PDP to approach anti-graft agencies with petitions against anybody suspected to have indulged in corrupt practices.
“The PDP Caucus allegations of a selective anti-corruption fight and “belligerent” stance of the current administration is hogwash and baseless,” Mr. Buni said. “If the PDP and its agents have proof of corruption against anybody, the APC advises that they approach anti-graft agencies constitutionally mandated to handle such cases instead of declaring innocence on newspaper pages and other media outlets.”
Further, the ruling party urged anti-corruption agencies “not to be stampeded and blackmailed by this new plot and continue to employ all legitimate avenues in investigating and prosecuting ongoing corruption cases.”
The statement added that, “The generality of Nigerians clamour for all looters of public funds to be brought to book. The APC assures Nigerians that the political will and sincerity of purpose of the current administration to tackle corruption remains resolute.”

dunkem21:
.. Just because they turned down a dinner date with the presidency

mrvitalis:
The truth is this, corruption has become a way of life in this country and the people have accepted it.. .
They believe once u get their it is ur turn. . . God has blessed u enjoy and the government reciprocated by relaxing the taxing system... .
Am yet to see one wrong Buhari has done in his fight against corruption. .. All people in jail are backed by court orders... But Nigerians prefer what they want to hear to the truth. ..
Mr President we sincere Nigerians appreciate ur efforts to correct the many years of wrong. .. don't mind ignorant people for they will praise u tomorrow... ...

fulanimafia:
"The PDP does not have the luxury of of dictating how the current administration and anti-corruption agencies carries out its legitimate duty of investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption, as long as it conforms to the rule of law.”

Truer words have not been spoken.

AbdulAdam56:
HOW TO IDENTIFY A MAD DOG AND WAILER
-When you say corruption is evil they say it is a mere stealing
-If you say Bring Back our Loot they say what about APC
-When they hear EFCC is investigating thieves that stole our collective resources, they start acting movie and named it Avengers
-When you follow them to London, Dubai, USA etc they come back and pay Columnist to start following you.
-You say Fayose come and account for this money they take to Facebook to cause PMB. ---They are happy crude is crashing on international market and complain of hike in food stuff MUMU
-They are happy Avengers are bombing Oil and Gas pipeline and complain of Epileptic Power supply.
-They are happy Baba is sick nd travel bt angry when he landed like Iroko
-They want Nigeria destroyed and Pray PDP take over 2019 funny which country!
-They want Naira to sell at Parallel market N500 per dollar nd want to buy a bag of Rice N9000 MUMU
-They buy Fuel N450 per Litre on queue with "I beg" and complain of Removal of subsidy that put it at N140 without queue and respect, confused
-They want Biafra and still apply for Police Job Laugh won kill me.

AbdulAdam56:
HOW TO IDENTIFY A MAD DOG AND WAILER
-When you say corruption is evil they say it is a mere stealing
-If you say Bring Back our Loot they say what about APC
-When they hear EFCC is investigating thieves that stole our collective resources, they start acting movie and named it Avengers
-When you follow them to London, Dubai, USA etc they come back and pay Columnist to start following you.
-You say Fayose come and account for this money they take to Facebook to cause PMB. ---They are happy crude is crashing on international market and complain of hike in food stuff MUMU
-They are happy Avengers are bombing Oil and Gas pipeline and complain of Epileptic Power supply.
-They are happy Baba is sick nd travel bt angry when he landed like Iroko
-They want Nigeria destroyed and Pray PDP take over 2019 funny which country!
-They want Naira to sell at Parallel market N500 per dollar nd want to buy a bag of Rice N9000 MUMU
-They buy Fuel N450 per Litre on queue with "I beg" and complain of Removal of subsidy that put it at N140 without queue and respect, confused
-They want Biafra and still apply for Police Job Laugh won kill me.