- The previous DG PGF, Salihu Lukman threatened to sue the All Progressives Congress (APC) management for alleged violations of social gathering guidelines
- The Kaduna-born politician referred to as for a return to constitutional and authorized order throughout the APC by June 7, 2024
- In his open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lukman criticized the APC management for ignoring ideas of session and agreements
FCT, Abuja – Salihu Lukman, the previous Director Normal of the Progressives Governors Discussion board (PGF), has threatened to take authorized motion towards the management of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged violations of the social gathering’s guidelines and rules.
In an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lukman claimed that the social gathering had violated Sections 221 and 229 of Half II of the amended 1999 Nigerian Structure, in addition to the Electoral Act of 2022.
Picture credit: Ahmed Bola Tinubu/All Progressives Congress, Salihu Lukman
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Guardian reported that the open letter, dated Might 21, was addressed to a number of key figures, together with Ganduje, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the Home of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, Chairman of the Progressive Governors Discussion board Hope Uzodinma, and all former APC nationwide chairmen.
Lukman, who additionally served as APC’s Vice Nationwide Chairman for the Northwest, accused the social gathering’s management of disregarding the ideas of session and the respect for legitimate agreements reached by diligent political negotiations.
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Nigeria should return to constitutional order
The Kaduna-born politician pledged to withdraw his risk if President Tinubu initiates a complete return to constitutional and authorized order throughout the APC by June 7 of this 12 months.
Lukman highlighted a number of infractions, together with the failure to carry social gathering conferences and the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje because the nationwide chairman in violation of the social gathering’s zoning method.
He mentioned:
“Democracy is meaningless with out useful political events. When leaders of the ruling social gathering intentionally subvert the provisions of the social gathering’s structure, Structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2022, membership of the social gathering is rendered ineffective.
“As residents, dedicated to the event, safety and survival of democracy, it’s incumbent on us to provoke each reliable civil and authorized motion to implement compliance with extant provisions of all of the legal guidelines that regulate the conduct of political events and their management.”
Lukman, who claimed to have made quite a few unsuccessful makes an attempt to fulfill with President Tinubu since final 12 months, expressed his astonishment that the APC-led administration is making choices that blatantly undermine democracy.
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In the meantime, Legit.ng beforehand reported that Lukman voiced considerations concerning sure administration insurance policies and initiatives led by President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, March 2.
The APC chieftain identified that the federal government lacks inclusivity, emphasizing {that a} main concern amongst Nigerians, together with APC members, extends past mere survival amidst present hardships and includes understanding the particular particulars of presidency applications to alleviate these hardships.
Supply: Legit.ng
