2023: People Have Been Mocking Us, Here's Why APC Forum is Demanding an Apology From Tinubu

2023: People Have Been Mocking Us, Here's Why APC Forum is Demanding an Apology From Tinubu

  • A number of leaders and members of the APC in the north-central region have asked Bola Tinubu to tender an apology to Nigerians
  • The forum on Monday, January 24, made the demand over the former governor's past comment that he does not believe in one Nigeria
  • According to the group, people have been mocking the party ever since Tinubu expressed his intention to run for president

Jos, Plateau - Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressive Congress (APC) national leader and presidential aspirant in the 2023 election has been asked to apologise to Nigerians over his past comment that he does not believe in one Nigeria.

Daily Trust reports that some leaders and members of the APC in the north-central region made the demand on Monday, January 24, in Jos, Plateau state capital.

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Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has been asked to apologise to Nigerians over his comment on one Nigeria. Photo credit: Bola Tinubu Support
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It would be recalled that back in April 1997, the former Lagos state governor granted an interview in which he was quoted as saying, ‘I don’t believe in One Nigeria.’

Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, speaking to newsmen on behalf of the forum said Tinubu will put his candidature and APC in a bad light if he fails to apologise to Nigerians, The Sun added.

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Apologising is the honourable thing to do

According to the APC members, who formed a forum to pursue the emergence of a president from the north-central, people have been making reference to the comment ever since Tinubu declared his intention to run for president.

Zazzaga also said that since the interview has resurfaced as a result of the APC national leader's declaration, people have begun to raise eyebrows, asking damaging questions.

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He explained that even though Tinubu made the comment years back, the most honourable thing for him is come out and apologise to Nigerians.

The forum went on to explain that such an apology will not only project Tinubu as a true leader of the party but also as a man of honour and someone who takes responsibility for his words.

Tinubu's comments that may backfire

Recall after making public his intention to join the presidential race in 2023, Tinubu made some critical remarks that are capable of opening a can of worms for him and ultimately affect his ambition to attain the presidency.

Most of the comments the APC national leader made were on pressing national issues that Nigerians are eagerly waiting to be addressed and dealt with.

Legit.ng has put together some of these remarks by Tinubu with a look into their possible implications for him.

Source: Legit.ng

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