Akeredolu ‘Attacks’ Buni, Says Some Yahoo Yahoo Governors Supporting Him
- Rotimi Akeredolu described his counterparts who are on the side of Governor Mai Mala Buni as “Yahoo, Yahoo governors”
- Buni was booted out of office as chairman of the national caretaker committee of the APC after his plan to scuttle the party’s convention
- Recently, Governors Nasi El–Rufai of Kaduna and David Umahi of Ebonyi took different positions on Buni
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Rotimi Akeredolu, the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo state, has lambasted Mai Mala Buni, for allegedly trying to circumvent the will of party members.
He consequently described his counterparts who are on the side of Governor Mai Mala Buni as “Yahoo, Yahoo Governors”.
Recall that there has been a crack in the rank of APC governors since Abubakar Bello of Niger took over as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC).
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Akeredolu in a statement described happenings within the APC under Buni’s leadership as huge embarrassment.
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The statement was titled ‘Buni, Pocket-filling Black Legs In Corridors Of Power Tried To Supplant President’s Will-Akeredolu.’
The statement read in full:
"With nostalgia, one can recall the moments of our struggle as compatriots from all walks of life enunciated and berthed Nigeria's most ingeniously successful political network. Without being immodest, APC's birth was a novel instance. The party’s philosophical beacon woven around its ideological leaning was alluring.
"Undoubtedly, the firm leadership, candour and honesty exemplified by Mr President who heads the administration that is the product of the APC deserve no less of support and complimentary responsibilities from all stakeholders.
"The installation of the Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the APC was beyond a call to service. It was a child of necessity moulded to one, instill discipline in leadership and engender coherence among stakeholders and more importantly, to deepen the Rule of Law in our party.
"However, the insidious and appalling happenings within our party in the last few months, especially under the immediate-past leadership clearly posit a huge embarrassment. Without necessarily dwelling on details that are known to critical stakeholders, the path taken lately by Governor Mai Mala Buni, the immediate past head of the CECPC and an indivisible few, is a unenviable trajectory undeserving of our dear party. It is a disdainful narrative.
"Nevertheless, the courage and determination as well as shrewd sincerity of purpose demonstrated by most of the APC Governors remain a delight. Significantly, the swift response and prompt action taken by Mr President have, in no small means, salvaged our great party from internal scavengers. We indeed, survived a Civilian Coup largely inspired by mischief and incurable lust for power through artificial barricades.
"Succinctly, aside feeling very delighted as a major stakeholder in the latest successful Rescue Mission, I express my confidence in the ability and capacity of Governor Sanni Bello(ABU LOLO) to take APC through. We, the Governors are for the party except for the few "Yahoo, Yahoo" Governors (apologies to Salihu, former DG of the Progressive Governors' Forum) who were hand in glove with Buni to circumvent the Will of majority of our Party (APC) members. Progressive Governors in the true name, mostly all of us, are determined to see our Party through these patchy parts at all cost.
"None of the scanty number has the guts to carry out their imaginary threats as reported in sponsored stories. We dare them to leave the party. Their short-lived antics in armtwisting Governor Buni and probably, some pocketfilling elements within the corridors of power to supplant the President's will through fake letters, endorsements as well as 'Black Market' injunction (procured since November, 2021) are despicable.
"Now that the clear motive aimed at frustrating our national convention as been botched, our dear party is on the track to greatness. Gov. Sanni Bello, ABU LOLO, carry on; you have the backing of the majority of us. You shall see our FULL backing come Thursday, 17th March, 2022 at the National Executive Committee meeting.
"But as you know, this is ONLY for the conduct of the NATIONAL CONVENTION."
Bello receives report of APC zoning committee
It is also noteworthy that one of the major official duties Governor Bello performed after emerging the acting chairman was to receive a report of the party’s zoning committee ahead of the national convention.
The report was presented to him at the meeting of the Caretaker/Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee of the APC by the Chairman of the committee and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.
As the APC plans for its convention scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 26, it remains to be seen whether Bello's emergence as the acting chairman will boost Tinubu’s emergence as the ruling party's presidential candidate.
Source: Legit.ng
