A well-known member of the Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council for the All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly challenged the makeup of the current administration’s core team. Chieftain of the APC Jesutega Onokpasa contends that a team made up primarily of Lagosians is unable to handle the variety of issues confronting Nigeria as a whole.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
In an exclusive interview with Daily Trust, Onokpasa expressed his concerns about the apparent Lagos-centric approach to national governance. He emphasized the vast differences between Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, stating, “They think Nigeria is Lagos? Sapele is not Lagos, Warri is not Lagos, Benin is not Lagos, Ughelli is not Lagos, Lokoja is not Lagos, even right there in Yoruba land, is Akure Lagos? Is Ado-Ekiti Lagos, is Osogbo Lagos?”
The APC chieftain’s comments come at a time when there has been growing scrutiny of President Tinubu’s appointments and policy decisions. Onokpasa’s critique suggests a potential rift within the party, as he calls for a more inclusive approach to governance.
“You can’t bring a Lagosian team and believe it will be able to fix Nigeria,” Onokpasa asserted. He further elaborated on his position, saying, “A Lagosian team will fix Lagos, it’s a Nigerian team that will fix Nigeria.”
Onokpasa was quick to clarify that his criticism stems from a desire to see the administration succeed rather than personal gain. He stated, “I am not talking of myself, I don’t need an appointment, have I not been surviving? I have been spending money on you. Have I come to you to beg you for money before? I will continue supporting you my president, I don’t need you to give me anything. You have to dismantle this your Lagosian core.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
