A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe, has urged some former ministers who left the party to return.
Igbokwe urged former ministers of Transportation, Rotimi
Amaechi; Solid Minerals, Kayode Fayemi; Interior, Rauf Aregbesola to return to
the APC.
Posting on X, Igbokwe said seeing these men in the camp of
the former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar makes him want to
“vomit”.
According to Igbokwe: “Good morning everyone especially our APC faithful supporters across Nigeria. I want HE Amaechi , HE Fayemi, HE Aregbeshola, HE Kwankwaso and others to move back to APC. Seeing them in Atiku’s camp makes me to want to vomit.”
Reall that the APC in Osun State had
expelled Aregbesola over alleged anti-party activities.
The two-termed former governor was accused of breaching
Article 21 of the APC constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for
members.
His expulsion was confirmed in an official letter from the
party leadership and jointly signed by Tajudeen Lawal, state chairman and and
Alao Olabisi Kamoru, Secretary.
The party noted that his expulsion followed an investigation
and approval by the State Executive Committee, SEC.
The APC alleged that Aregbesola’s actions had undermined the
unity and integrity of the party, warning him against identifying as a member
or acting on behalf of the party in any capacity.
Aregbesola had previously led a faction within the APC known
as The Osun Progressives, which was later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus.
Within the week, Amaechi joined those criticizing President
Bola Tinubu-led administration, saying Nigeria’s should fight to take power.
Amaechi noted that no politician, including Tinubu would
willingly give up power.
According to him, the aim of politicians is to steal, maim,
and kill to remain in power.
“You are talking and abusing everybody. Nobody has power and
will give it to you — not even me. If you want a pastor as president, go and
get one.
“The politician is there in Nigeria to steal, maim, and kill
to remain in power. If you think Tinubu will give it to you, you are wasting
your time,” he said.