Public commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has reacted to reports linking former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He described the development as desperate measures in
desperate moments.
In a post shared on X on Tuesday, Shehu questioned Pantami’s
political journey and past roles in the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying
his alleged shift raises serious political and moral questions.
“Wonders shall never end. Desperate measures in desperate
moments. Interesting times ahead,” he wrote.
Shehu also alleged that Pantami was once a strong supporter
of the APC and benefited from the party’s administration under former
President, Muhammadu Buhari.
He claimed Pantami had significant influence during the
Buhari administration and accused him of supporting policies that, according to
him, went against the Nigerian Communications Act.
He further argued that during the years of the APC
government, the party frequently blamed former President, Goodluck Jonathan and
the PDP for Nigeria’s challenges.
“Pantami was part of the APC team that blamed Jonathan and
PDP at every opportunity,” he stated.
According to him, Pantami should now take responsibility for
his past political positions and apologise to Jonathan.
“The most sensible and decent thing for Pantami to do is to
publicly apologise to President Jonathan for his past unwarranted
condemnations,” he said.
Shehu also criticised what he described as political
inconsistency, saying he would be surprised to see Pantami now supporting the
same political camp he once opposed.
“It will be a great pleasure to see, listen and hear a
Pantami promoting an Ebele, the same Ebele who his master, benefactor, PMB so
vilified,” he said.
He added that such political moves reflect desperation for
power and influence.
Using a metaphor, he said political actors who shift
positions repeatedly under pressure are like rat leaving a burning house only
to run into an even bigger fire.
He warned that such actions often end badly for those
involved.
Shehu also faulted both APC and PDP in his remarks.
According to him, political parties should be careful about
accepting high-profile defectors without scrutiny.
He concluded by warning against what he described as
inordinate ambition.
He urged public figures to reflect on their actions and
motivations.
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