The presidency has reacted to a claim by Tanko Yakasai,
elder statesman, that President Muhammadu Buhari is not showing the necessary
support for Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives
Congress (APC).
The presidency’s reaction was contained in a statement on
Wednesday by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson.
Yakasai is a co-founder of the Grand Patron of the
Grassroots Movement for Asiwaju Tinubu and Shettima (G-MATS).
In an interview published by Control TV on January 22,
Yakasai had alleged that Buhari is not loyal to Tinubu’s campaign to become the
country’s next president.
“Is he [Buhari]
committed to Tinubu for the presidency? I have my doubts. I don’t know. But I
have not seen the commitment from him of supporting the candidacy of Tinubu in
APC. I’m not sure if he’s APC or not. Definitely, the personality of Tinubu
doesn’t make him happy, I think, from my assessment of the situation,” Yakasai
had said.
Reacting, Shehu dismissed the elder statesman’s claim,
adding that he needs “a little help”.
“Alhaji Tanko Yakasai is unknown to the All Progressives
Congress, APC. Everyone is entitled to their view, but what we do know is that
his insight in a recent interview does not come from within the party or the
President’s team. His support for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is welcome although
it is difficult to see what value it will add,” Shehu said.
“He is right to
highlight his experience as a senior citizen, a leader in government and
ability to reach out across divides are strong foundations for the highest
office.
“But Yakasai’s questioning of the loyalties of President Muhammadu
Buhari stands in sharp contrast to the actions of the President. Only on
Monday, he was out at a rally in Bauchi supporting the flag bearer of the
party. Presidential duties permitting, he is scheduled to make further
appearances at campaign events in the coming weeks.
”His support for the party’s candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu,
is unquestioned.
“If this wasn’t on TV, Yakasai’s unwise comment on the issue
would have been dismissed as a misquotation. But he was live on TV.
“On this one against
President Buhari, no one should take him seriously. Perhaps times are hard and
the old man needs a bit of help.”
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