A former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has told the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to delude itself into thinking there was no vacancy in Aso Rock by 2027, saying the people would jolt the party to reality, in view of the current situation in the country.
George, who spoke during an interview with newsmen at his Ikoyi office, called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, by slashing it to N300.
He said it was the only way to address the economic hardship being faced by the citizens, stressing that unless this was done, the APC should be ready for a people’s revolution.
His remark came on the heels of a statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume that northern politicians, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, should defer their presidential ambitions until 2031.
George said, “But look at the performances. Big joke. So, if the starting point were to make sure that the voice of the people would be heard, and they can make a mistake, they will learn.
“Four years after that, they have the opportunity to revisit. If you didn’t perform, they throw you under the bus. You see people are saying now there is no vacancy in 2027.
“No. No. And the other point. Who is happy? Unless you put smiles on the faces of the people. That’s why some of us are still shouting with our party. What the heck are you doing? Wake up. Wake up. The party we have, and I’m still ever so proud, is the real Iroko political party in this country.
“These jokers, this APC. I told you and I’m not afraid to say it. It’s a congregation of strange bedfellows. Look, I would rather not turn the opposition party into nonsense, a private enterprise. No.
“They said they want to repeat the capturing in Osun. Let me advise. 1962, the Western crisis. I was in secondary school. I was in Form 3 or Form 4. You know, it started like a little fight between Baba Awolowo group, Akintola group, then there was an election.
“They thought it was all going to end up in Western region. No. It was like a wild bomb. Before we knew it, it engulfed the whole country. Can’t we learn a lesson? Whoever will be there, maximum of four years. He comes back to renew, and he has another four years.”
Segun James
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