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APC primaries: Impunity reigns under Oshiomhole’s watch – Aisha Buhari

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6 years ago

October 7, 2018

Wife of the President , Mrs . Aisha Buhari , on Sunday faulted the manner in which some of the primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress was conducted .She particularly took a swipe at the party’ s National Chairman , Adams Oshiomhole , who she accused of allowing impunity under his watch .

Mrs . Buhari made her position known in a series of tweets she posted on her verified Twitter handle , @ aishambuhari , on Sunday .

She regretted that Oshiomhole , despite his activism background , could allow such conduct under his leadership.

She said the conduct negated the principle of change that the APC stands for.

The President ’ s wife , whose brother contested the governorship primary in Adamawa State and lost to the incumbent , however , did not mention the specific cases she was referring to .

She , however , called on Nigerians to rise against impunity and for voters to urge aspirants to be committed to the provision of basic amenities .

Mrs . Buhari said , “ It is disheartening to note that some aspirants used their hard earned money to purchase nomination forms , got screened , cleared and campaigned vigorously yet found their names omitted on the election day . These forms were bought at exorbitant prices .

“ Many others contested and yet had their result delayed . Fully knowing that automatic tickets have been given to other people .

“ All Progressives Congress , being a party whose cardinal principle is change and headed by a comrade / activist whose main concern is for the common man , yet , such impunity could take place under its watch .

“ It is important for the populace to rise against impunity and for voters to demand from aspirants to be committed to the provision of basic amenities such as : potable drinking water , basic health care ( Primary Health Care centers )

“ Given this development, one will not hesitate than dissociate from such unfairness , be neutral and speak for the voiceless .