Why I Cannot Attack Tinubu, Orji Kalu Speaks on Relationship With APC National Leader
- Orji Uzor Kalu has revealed that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is a good friend of his and as a result, he can not attack him
- The senator said this while exonerating himself from media reports that he, in a recent interview, attacked Tinubu
- According to the former Abia state governor, some people are trying to twist his words to score cheap political goal
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Following news report that he attacked the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Senator Orji Kalu, has dismissed the allegation.
According to the Senate chief whip, he cannot attack Tinubu because their friendship is deep-rooted, Punch Newspaper reports.
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The former governor of Abia state, through his media office, said:
“I told Nigerians that I would contest against Tinubu if the ticket is zoned to the South. APC is a democratic party that allows every qualified member to vote and be voted for. It is not owned or managed by an individual. If I said I was going to contest against Tinubu doesn’t mean I attacked him. I cannot attack him for any reason.
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“It is sad that few elements are trying to twist my statement to score cheap political goal. I am not distracted. My friendship with Tinubu is deep-rooted and I am not quarrelling with him. I am not against his ambition of becoming the president. It is the choice of the party to determine who becomes her presidential candidate."
Deji Adeyanju rejects Tinubu's presidential ambition
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Deji Adeyanju, an activist and convener of Concerned Nigerians, has rejected the presidential bid of Tinubu.
Reacting to Tinubu's interest to lead Nigeria, Kogi-born Adeyanju warned Nigerians to be wary of the former Lagos state governor, accusing him of corruption.
He said Tinubu will mortgage Nigeria's future as he allegedly did to Lagos state.
Field northern candidates in 2023 elections and lose, Buhari's minister tells parties
In other news, Chris Ngige, the minister of labour and employment, had lent his support for the presidency to be zone to the south.
Ngige, in an interview, stated that although most political parties like the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) do not have the principle of rotation in their rules, it is an unwritten agreement enshrined in the Nigerian constitution.
The minister said this ideology runs through all the arms and levels of government in Nigeria to reflect the federal character.
Source: Legit.ng
