The Sun said that Lukman, a former member of the National Working Committee (NWC), issued a warning over the potential for insurrection stemming from the harsh living circumstances faced by the populace under the APC’s rule.
Lukman expressed disappointment with the party’s performance and bemoaned the opportunities lost under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight years in office. He attacked the party for its disregard for democratic principles and its leaders’ callousness to the suffering of the populace.
The statement partly reads, “As leaders in APC, we must accept responsibility for the present unfortunate reality whereby for the first time we have produced an elected government, which is practically scornful to other political leaders.
“Since the time of former President Buhari, we have succeeded in producing elected governments that audaciously imagine that they can manage the affairs of this country exclusively without allowing permissible consultations as provided in the APC Constitution.
“Even former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, with all his military background, never indulged in such grave undemocratic practice. If, for any reason, during the tenure of former President Buhari, this was the case, why should President Asiwaju, being an Awoist, a democrat and supposedly progressive politician condone and adopt such undemocratic conduct?”
Lukman pointed out cases of protests and looting by citizens driven by hunger and frustration, attributing the disconnect between the party’s leadership and the reality of the situation. He criticized the APC for disregarding consultation procedures and adopting an authoritarian style of governance.
Additionally, Lukman raised doubts about the purpose of the APC’s formation, implying that it has devolved into merely a tool for seizing power. He alleged that the party prioritizes the personal ambitions of its leaders over the welfare of the nation and its citizens. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
