Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), David Babachir Lawal, has slammed President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the current happenings in the party and country at large.
Lawal said the APC had taken a different turn from the party it was when it was founded in 2013/2014.
He said the party had become an Islamic party and that Nigerians were being deprived of their freedom of speech.
Lawal also faulted the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission’s threats to journalists under the watch of President Tinubu, saying it was unbecoming and unacceptable.
He also slammed Tinubu for the continuous detention of the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
Lawal added that no Nigerian is happy with the current issues regarding the unending revelations about who President Tinubu is and the current insecurity in the country.
Lawal Slams Tinubu, APC Leaders Over Current Happenings
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), David Babachir Lawal, has slammed President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the current happenings in the party and country at large.
APC Has Become an Islamic Party
Lawal said the ruling party had taken a different turn from the party it was when it was founded in 2013/2014.
He said the party had become an Islamic party and that Nigerians were being deprived of their freedom of speech.
Threats to Journalists Under Tinubu’s Watch
Lawal also faulted the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission’s threats to journalists under the watch of President Tinubu, saying it was unbecoming and unacceptable.
Lawal Faults Tinubu’s Detentions of Bawa, Emefiele
Lawal also slammed Tinubu for the continuous detention of the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
Nigerians Are Not Enjoying the National Shame and Embarrassment
Lawal added that no Nigerian is happy with the current issues regarding the unending revelations about who President Tinubu is and the current insecurity in the country.
Conclusion
Lawal’s statement is a scathing indictment of the APC and its leadership under Tinubu.
He has accused the party of becoming an Islamic party, depriving Nigerians of their freedom of speech, and using intimidation and harassment against its critics.
Lawal’s statement is sure to generate a lot of debate and controversy, but it is a clear sign that the APC is facing some serious challenges.