2023 Presidency: Ex-APC Lawmaker Tells Nigerians Why They Must Dump Muslim-Muslim Ticket

2023 Presidency: Ex-APC Lawmaker Tells Nigerians Why They Must Dump Muslim-Muslim Ticket

  • Ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara says the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the APC is a scam
  • Hon Dogara who was speaking in Jos recently said leadership must be woven around character and competence
  • The former APC chieftain urged Nigerians not to buy into the Muslim-Muslim ticket as it all a waste of time

Plateau, Jos - Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara said the Muslim-Muslim ticket adopted by his former party is a waste of time and would not prevail in the coming general elections.

Dogara, who is now a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this submission in Jos, Plateau state during a special event with the Arewa Christian Indigenous Pastors Association on Sunday, January 29.

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Hon Yakubu Dogara was a one-term ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives under the flagship of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Photo: Hon Yakubu Dogara
Source: UGC

He called on Nigerians to reject the same-faith ticket adopted by the All Progressive Congress (APC) that produced the candidacy of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima.

Dogara stated that Nigerians should look out for character and competence as traits required from the person who will become Nigeria's next president in the forthcoming presidential polls.

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As reported by Vanguard, he said:

"Some may say it is bitter politics, but it is not, because, anyone putting himself in a position to lead others has wittingly or unwittingly placed his character to be called to question.
"This is because, without character, you can not influence people and without influence, you can not lead people. Once we know the truth, failure to declare the truth we know is not a virtue, but cowardice."

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The former Speaker acknowledged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for taking a stand against the same-faith ticket adopted by the APC.

Dogara further stated that the same-faith ticket by the APC is a fabrication of lies and deception which the party is built upon.

He said:

“It’s all a scam and nothing less or else. They only dance in their campaign because they don’t have anything to say to you and when they pick the courage to talk, all we hear is that, “it is his turn to chop because he didn’t chop alone.”

Yakubu Dogara Petitions IGP Over Alleged Threat to His Life

In another prior development, Yakubu Dogara has informed the Nigeria Police Force that his life is in danger due to the activities of some policemen in Bauchi.

The former Speaker of the House of Representatives specifically named the policemen involved in the alleged attempt on his life.

Dogara who represents Bogoro, Dass and Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency in the green chambers asked the police authorities to intervene.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.