“WIKE SLAMS BABACHIR LAWAL: Ex-SGF’s ATTACK ON TINUBU ‘REVENGE” FOR LOSING VP SLOT”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has fired back at former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal, criticizing his recent verbal attack on President Bola Tinubu. According to Wike, Lawal’s comments were not only discourteous but also laced with unprintable words, suggesting they stemmed from Lawal’s failure to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential ticket in 2023.
Wike’s Key Points:
– Lawal’s Visit: Wike recalled Lawal’s visit to him in Port Harcourt when he was Rivers State governor, during which Lawal claimed Tinubu had promised him the vice-presidential slot.
– Revengeful Outburst: Wike described Lawal’s recent comments as “revengeful,” implying they were motivated by Lawal’s disappointment over not getting the VP ticket.
– Acknowledging Tinubu’s Achievements: Wike urged Lawal to recognize the achievements of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which has positively impacted various sectors .
Implications:
– Political Rift: The public spat between Wike and Lawal highlights a potential rift within the APC, with implications for the party’s internal dynamics.
– Tinubu’s Leadership: The controversy surrounding Lawal’s comments may impact public perception of Tinubu’s leadership and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
– Personal Attacks: The exchange between Wike and Lawal underscores the intense nature of Nigerian politics, where personal attacks and criticisms often dominate public discourse .
He cited the recent commendation of Nigeria’s economic policies by the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, during her visit to the Presidential Villa.
The minister also appealed to politicians and Nigerians at large to shun social media propaganda and instead support the administration’s efforts to build the country.
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