APC Campaign Accuses Jonathan's Government of Plotting to Disrupt Election

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The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has accused the President Goodluck Jonathan-led government of plotting to disrupt the 2015 presidential election by freezing bank accounts and grounding campaign aircraft of opposition candidates, including Muhammadu Buhari. The alleged plan, according to the APC, is linked to Buhari's recent triumphant performance at a UK think-tank, Chatham House, where he received significant attention. The APC has vowed to foil any attempt to disrupt its campaign and has accused the government of using its agents, including the Aviation Ministry and Security Service, to implement the plan.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC Presidential Campaign Council has accused the Jonathan government of plotting to disrupt the 2015 presidential election.
  • The alleged plan involves freezing bank accounts and grounding campaign aircraft of opposition candidates, including Muhammadu Buhari.
  • The APC claims that the plan is linked to Buhari's recent performance at Chatham House, where he received significant attention.
  • The APC has accused the government of using its agents, including the Aviation Ministry and Security Service, to implement the plan.
  • The party has vowed to foil any attempt to disrupt its campaign.
  • Private jets conveying APC Governors, including Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, were either prevented from taking off or landing during crucial political occasions.
  • The APC has accused the Jonathan government of trying to clip the electoral success wings of the opposition.
  • The government has denied the accusation, with Chief Femi Fani-Kayode calling on Nigerians to question the APC leaders on how they acquired their private jets.

Statistics:

  • 26 - The date on which Muhammadu Buhari gave a speech at Chatham House, a UK think-tank.
  • 28 - The date on which the presidential election is scheduled to take place.
  • 1 - The number of private airplanes owned by APC leaders that were either prevented from taking off or landing.

Sources:

  • "APC accuses Jonathan's govt of plotting to disrupt election." (Daily Trust, 2 Mar 2015)
  • "Jonathan's govt not planning to clampdown on opposition -Fani-Kayode" (Daily Trust, 2 Mar 2015)