Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos state, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) must be “fair” in its dealings. The presidential aspirant said the party would be able to make more impact on the country if its internal processes are democratic.

Tinubu’s comment comes in the wake of the controversial leadership change in the ruling party.
TheCable had reported how President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered the replacement of Mai Mala Buni, Yobe state governor, as the acting chairman of APC while the latter was on medical leave in Dubai.

The change in leadership became necessary after the president became aware of Buni’s plan to scuttle APC’s national convention. In a statement issued on Thursday, Tinubu commended the president for still having faith in the ruling party.

The former governor said while party members are free to pursue their political goals, they must always keep the “greater collective purpose in mind”.Recently, President Buhari made a characteristically concise and important statement regarding the strength and purpose of our political party, APC,” he said.

“He underscored the need for the party to perfect its internal processes so that it keeps faith in the progressive purpose for which it was founded: to bring forth a better society through just and compassionate good governance.

“Our party came into being to answer the call of reform so that progressive governance for the good of all Nigerians could be established in the land. President Buhari won the 2015 election and was re-elected. But the essential task of fundamental reform and improvement of society has not been completed.

We still have vital work to do. But the work can only be done by a party which is democratic and fair in governing itself as well as in governing the nation.

“This means that while people pursue their political goals they must also and always keep the greater collective purpose in mind. Let us be guided by the progressive and enlightened reason for the party.”

Tinubu said many progressive leaders invested time, energy, ideas and resources in forming the APC with a view to providing a better Nigeria.

“The president is a founder of this party. I too have lent my humble bit. As founding fathers of this party, we must continue to guard its purpose,” he said.

Let not the APC descend into the ways and rank of the other parties. Instead, may we strive to be an exemplar for a caring and democratic society.”

lexy2014:


Truth indeed. How did his wife become sole candidate for senatorship in APC? Will he allow any other person contest against his wife?

legallyminded:
Tinubu urchins will soon arrive

legallyminded:
Tinubu urchins will soon arrive

Racoon:
Perhaps the pee poo bullion vans man has forgotten that there is nothing fair, just or democratic about the APC as a party and government. Imagine how they have handled the issue of

Former National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Muiz Banire,has declared that the party will soon implode.....The APC is known for violation of rule of law, & any organisation with disdain for rule of law, cannot stand the test of time.

“Certainly the APC will implode. The foundation of the party its self is weak. We've several people, tendencies coming together to acquire power but they are unable to synergise. Conflict is tearing the party apart.”...."

The APC has a very scant regard and respect for the public and for public opinion. It also has a disdain for the law. That makes it a danger to democracy and constitutional rule".

Racoon:
Perhaps the pee poo bullion vans man has forgotten that there is nothing fair, just or democratic about the APC as a party and government. Imagine how they have handled the issue of

LeoDeKing:
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We know everything is fair in biafuro.

The more reason anyone with a different opinion in biafuro is cannibalised by ipob pigs.

ALTERNATEID:
Our leader has spoken.

immortalcrown:
Just as you are democratic and fair within Lagos and during Lekki tollgate shooting.

ThEGodFaThEr125:

Which pee pooh leader?

LeoDeKing:
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At least, he said their leader, meaning himself and his ilk.

Did he say ipob leader? What is your business with who he choose as his leader?

Is that how democracy will be practised in biafuro?

LeoDeKing:

You mean in response to ipob pigs that have no stake in Nigeria but keep sniffing Tinubu's farts because of Nigeria presidency?

What is the latest Kanu’s broadcast on our biafla?

buckeyemedia:
Applaud yourself for been the first in line?

ThEGodFaThEr125:

Is it because of the local govt 18k monthly job they promised you if Tinubu becomes president that is why you have decided to constitute yourself into nuisance daily on nairaland?

legallyminded:


You're a mentally bedridden dimwit to think every anti-Tinubu person is IPOB

LeoDeKing:

Is not 30k bmc again?

Yes oh. Mine is not even up to 18k.

Na 6k job dem promise me.

But what has ipob got to do with Nigeria politics? What happened to our biafuro?

ThEGodFaThEr125:

Your parents should be ashamed of you right now. You left your vulcanizer and panel beating handwork for local govt lock-up shop ad hoc staff.

LeoDeKing:

Yes oh, all Igbos have left nairaland.

Everyone is now a Nigerian.

Very funny pipu.

ThEGodFaThEr125:

Your parents should be ashamed of you right now. You left your vulcanizer and panel beating handwork for local govt lock-up shop ad hoc staff.

legallyminded:


Perhaps your paymasters should have known that been being able to surf Nairaland isn't just enough to employ such a harebrained fellow as you for PR. Your sense of reasoning is a bubonic plague to this generation and as such should be eradicated via mental cremation.

LeoDeKing:

Igbos are illiterates.