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APC Criticizes Opposition Leaders Over "Obscene Sense of Entitlement"

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken issue with former Sokoto state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and other opposition leaders, accusing them of an "obscene sense of entitlement". The party's National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, dismissed Tambuwal's claims that his arrest and ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were politically motivated. Tambuwal is being investigated for alleged cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion, which he claims are in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2022. The APC argues that the opposition leaders are refusing to take responsibility for their parties' struggles, and instead finger-pointing at the ruling party.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC has criticized former Sokoto state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and other opposition leaders for their "obscene sense of entitlement".
  • The party dismissed Tambuwal's claims that his arrest and ongoing investigation by the EFCC were politically motivated.
  • The EFCC is investigating Tambuwal for alleged cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion, which he claims are in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2022.
  • The APC accused the opposition leaders of refusing to take responsibility for their parties' struggles and instead blaming the ruling party.
  • The party statement said: "Tambuwal must believe that his status as an opposition politician confers some kind of immunity from investigation or prosecution by anti-corruption agencies. No member of the political opposition is above the law just like no citizen is above the law."
  • The APC also accused opposition leaders such as Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi of failing to provide leadership to their parties.
  • The party statement said: "It is perplexing that these opposition leaders have failed, horridly and disgracefully, to provide leadership, purpose, direction and vitality to their parties."

Statistics:

  • N189 billion: the amount allegedly withdrawn by Tambuwal, which is being investigated by the EFCC.
  • 2022: the year the Money Laundering (Prevention and Protection) Act was enacted.
  • 2027: the year in which the opposition leaders expect to defeat the APC in elections.

Sources:

  • "The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken issue with former Sokoto state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and other opposition leaders..."

- [News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)]

  • "The party's National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, dismissed Tambuwal's claims that his arrest and ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were politically motivated."

- [Daily Trust]

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