APC Chieftain Salihu Lukman Issues Stark Warning on Party’s Future

Salihu Lukman, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), delivers a poignant message, asserting that the ruling party is creating conditions conducive to its own “electoral funeral” if it ignores calls for a change in leadership.

Refusal to Heed Internal Voices: A Recipe for Disaster, Lukman Warns APC

Lukman, a former vice chairman of the party, emphasizes the importance of listening to internal voices within the APC.

He draws parallels with the formation of the new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) in 2013, attributing it to the failure to recognize internal pressures for leadership change.

Lessons from the Past: APC’s Victory Tied to PDP’s Failure to Address Internal Yearnings

Highlighting historical context, Lukman points out that the APC’s electoral triumph in 2015 was partly a result of the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) leadership ignoring the yearnings of its members.

He underlines the birth of the New PDP as a consequence of this failure, eventually leading to the formation of the APC in 2013.

Tinubu and Oshiomhole’s Role: Advocacy for True Democracy in Nigerian Political Parties

Lukman directs a call to action to President Bola Tinubu and former APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, urging them to ensure that Nigeria’s political parties, particularly the APC, embody true democratic values.

He stresses the need for a commitment to managing party affairs in compliance with established rules and laws.

Democratic Credentials at Stake: Lukman Warns APC Leaders of Diminished Standing

Expressing concern, Lukman asserts that anything short of a commitment to true democracy and adherence to the rule of law will diminish the credentials of APC leaders, including President Asiwaju Tinubu and Comrade Oshiomhole.

He contends that the party’s success hinges on its democratic principles and compliance with its own provisions.