Obasanjo’s Dream to Rule Nigeria by Proxy Won’t Come To Pass – Oshiomhole
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Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole has
yesterday said that any attempt by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to return
to power by proxy will be resisted
Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole has
yesterday said that any attempt by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to return
to power by proxy will be resisted
He
dismissed as “empty” the former leader’s boast that the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) will unseat the APC-led administration from Aso Rock.
dismissed as “empty” the former leader’s boast that the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) will unseat the APC-led administration from Aso Rock.
Oshiomhole
spoke in Kano where he led other APC stalwarts to receive hundreds of members
of the PDP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement, who defected into the ruling party at
the Sani Abacha Stadium.
spoke in Kano where he led other APC stalwarts to receive hundreds of members
of the PDP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement, who defected into the ruling party at
the Sani Abacha Stadium.
”Obasanjo’s
dream to rule Nigeria by proxy will not succeed,” Oshiomhole told the crowd of
supporters.
dream to rule Nigeria by proxy will not succeed,” Oshiomhole told the crowd of
supporters.
He said:
“It is a wonderful day that all the progressives have come together to
reinforce power to sustain our democracy. Never again should this country be
governed by opportunists.
“It is a wonderful day that all the progressives have come together to
reinforce power to sustain our democracy. Never again should this country be
governed by opportunists.
“President
Muhammadu Buhari’s constituency is the army of the poor. We are building a
country where those who work will be able to eat, not those who use telephones
to make billions without working for it.
Muhammadu Buhari’s constituency is the army of the poor. We are building a
country where those who work will be able to eat, not those who use telephones
to make billions without working for it.
“We are
waiting for the message and shall respond appropriately to their message. This
country must move forward. It does not belong to those who have a history of
taking so much out of the system even as they cannot show what they have put
into the system.
waiting for the message and shall respond appropriately to their message. This
country must move forward. It does not belong to those who have a history of
taking so much out of the system even as they cannot show what they have put
into the system.
“We have
to fix all the problems; we did not come in to fix them overnight. What they
did not do in 16 years cannot possibly be fixed in three and half years. But I
believe we have shown the most important quality that we need in a leader – to
have a man of honour, a man of integrity, a man that you can trust; and that is
President Muhammadu Buhari.
to fix all the problems; we did not come in to fix them overnight. What they
did not do in 16 years cannot possibly be fixed in three and half years. But I
believe we have shown the most important quality that we need in a leader – to
have a man of honour, a man of integrity, a man that you can trust; and that is
President Muhammadu Buhari.
“Whether
in America, they appreciate him, in Britain, they appreciate him, and other Africa
Heads of State appreciate him. And, of course, we the ordinary people
appreciate him. But those who make money without work, they don’t like him. As
far as they are concerned, he will not stay one day long.”
in America, they appreciate him, in Britain, they appreciate him, and other Africa
Heads of State appreciate him. And, of course, we the ordinary people
appreciate him. But those who make money without work, they don’t like him. As
far as they are concerned, he will not stay one day long.”
Oshiomhole
replied to criticism by the PDP of the electoral process. He said: “Let me also
use this opportunity to appeal to our opponents in PDP that they seem to be
crying before the election takes place. When they win, everything is perfect;
any time they lose, nothing is right. I see them writing a letter to the United
Nations (UN) and I’m asking who is going to carry the letter.
replied to criticism by the PDP of the electoral process. He said: “Let me also
use this opportunity to appeal to our opponents in PDP that they seem to be
crying before the election takes place. When they win, everything is perfect;
any time they lose, nothing is right. I see them writing a letter to the United
Nations (UN) and I’m asking who is going to carry the letter.
“Nigerians
will not forget that it was PDP under President Olusegun Obasanjo who
introduced what he called do-or-die politics. They remember when he said the
election of 2007 was a do-or-die for him.
will not forget that it was PDP under President Olusegun Obasanjo who
introduced what he called do-or-die politics. They remember when he said the
election of 2007 was a do-or-die for him.
“Fortunately,
we did not die; fortunately, he is still alive. He would be alive to see a
country that grows from strength to strength, that is detained by the
bitterness of the past.
we did not die; fortunately, he is still alive. He would be alive to see a
country that grows from strength to strength, that is detained by the
bitterness of the past.
“But his
(Obasanjo) dream to rule by proxy will never succeed. Nigerians can never go
back. We must move on. In another mandate for President Buhari, we will witness
sustainable growth, development and happiness for the good of the average
Nigerian.”
(Obasanjo) dream to rule by proxy will never succeed. Nigerians can never go
back. We must move on. In another mandate for President Buhari, we will witness
sustainable growth, development and happiness for the good of the average
Nigerian.”
The
party chief praised Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for his steadfastness in
sustaining the manifesto of the APC, saying: “Thank you so much, Your
Excellency. You have made a statement. Politics is not about social media where
one man can recruit 2000 young men to just be posting fake stories.
party chief praised Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for his steadfastness in
sustaining the manifesto of the APC, saying: “Thank you so much, Your
Excellency. You have made a statement. Politics is not about social media where
one man can recruit 2000 young men to just be posting fake stories.
“Politics
is on the ground and it is played by real people. When you promised to deliver
five million votes I know you will do so because people of Kano State belongs
to President Buhari; and President Muhammadu Buhari belongs to the people of
Kano State.
is on the ground and it is played by real people. When you promised to deliver
five million votes I know you will do so because people of Kano State belongs
to President Buhari; and President Muhammadu Buhari belongs to the people of
Kano State.
“It will
interest you to know that during the primary election, President Buhari had
14.6 million Nigerian APC members voting for him freely to nominate him.
Compare this to what my dear friend (Goodluck Jonathan) did in PDP in 2014 when
they collected signatories to ask a sitting President to re-contest.
interest you to know that during the primary election, President Buhari had
14.6 million Nigerian APC members voting for him freely to nominate him.
Compare this to what my dear friend (Goodluck Jonathan) did in PDP in 2014 when
they collected signatories to ask a sitting President to re-contest.
”I think
we have changed the game, and the game can never be the same again. Nigeria can
now grow from strength to strength. I want to ask you (Ganduje) to have faith.
We shall be victorious at the end.”
we have changed the game, and the game can never be the same again. Nigeria can
now grow from strength to strength. I want to ask you (Ganduje) to have faith.
We shall be victorious at the end.”
Presenting
the defectors to Oshiomhole, Ganduje said: “Today, APC is the greatest party in
Nigeria, and in Africa. APC is the only party in Kano State. We have the
highest number of party members; our intention is to provide the highest number
of votes for APC in Nigeria.
the defectors to Oshiomhole, Ganduje said: “Today, APC is the greatest party in
Nigeria, and in Africa. APC is the only party in Kano State. We have the
highest number of party members; our intention is to provide the highest number
of votes for APC in Nigeria.
“If you
can recall, we promised President Muhammadu Buhari that we will give him over
five million votes. Mr. Chairman, we assure you that APC is united in Kano.
Kano is the home of progressives.
can recall, we promised President Muhammadu Buhari that we will give him over
five million votes. Mr. Chairman, we assure you that APC is united in Kano.
Kano is the home of progressives.
“The
late Malam Aminu Kano was a progressive, the late Sabo Barkin Zuwo was a
progressive, and the late Abubakar Rimi was a progressive. Now, what do you
expect in Kano – if not a progressive government, a progressive administration,
a progressive voting. That is why we are ready to give President Buhari over
five million votes.”
late Malam Aminu Kano was a progressive, the late Sabo Barkin Zuwo was a
progressive, and the late Abubakar Rimi was a progressive. Now, what do you
expect in Kano – if not a progressive government, a progressive administration,
a progressive voting. That is why we are ready to give President Buhari over
five million votes.”
Speaking
on behalf of the defectors, two-time governor Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau said:
“Today is a moment to reckon with history. On behalf of all my supporters,
well-wishers far and near who have joined us to move into APC, it is a great
pleasure for us to be part of APC.
on behalf of the defectors, two-time governor Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau said:
“Today is a moment to reckon with history. On behalf of all my supporters,
well-wishers far and near who have joined us to move into APC, it is a great
pleasure for us to be part of APC.
“I have
this great honour to be one of the mid-wives of APC, history is repeating
itself. In 2014, we stepped aside, and today, we are coming back to APC. I want
to thank the national chairman and Governor Ganduje who have embraced us today.
this great honour to be one of the mid-wives of APC, history is repeating
itself. In 2014, we stepped aside, and today, we are coming back to APC. I want
to thank the national chairman and Governor Ganduje who have embraced us today.
“We are
happy to be part of APC. It is our sincere prayer that God, in His wisdom, come
2019 will grant APC victory from Presidency, governor, senator, House of
Representatives and State House of Assembly. Insha Allah, it is going to be a
total success.”
happy to be part of APC. It is our sincere prayer that God, in His wisdom, come
2019 will grant APC victory from Presidency, governor, senator, House of
Representatives and State House of Assembly. Insha Allah, it is going to be a
total success.”
Good job by the national chairman of APC