The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has hit back at his critics within the Peoples Democratic Party who condemned him for showering encomium on Governor Rauf Aregbesola for his performance in Osun State.
Tambuwal, who spoke in Ilawe-Ekiti on Saturday after he was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Bobagunwa by the Alawe of Ilawe, Oba Ajibade Alabi, said he was not the speaker for the PDP alone but for the whole country.
Tambuwal said, “I was criticised for commending Osun State governor’s performance but I will always speak the truth. If somebody is doing well we have to commend such person, whether they are in the PDP, Action Congress of Nigeria or in any party.
“I am not the speaker of a political party. I am the speaker for the whole Nigeria. Governor Kayode Fayemi has also done well and he should continue with the good work.”
The speaker had in Osogbo during the launch of Opon Imo, an initiative of Osun State governor lauded Aregbesola, who is a member of the opposition ACN, for his achievements in the last three years.
The PDP Chairman in the state, Mr. Ganiyu Olaoluwa, had said Tambuwal’s comment was unbecoming of a national leader of the party.
Olaoluwa said the speaker’s comment raised posers as to whether he “is a member of the PDP or a supporter of Aregbesola.”
But the speaker, who said he was undeterred by the criticisms, also lauded Fayemi for his performance in Ekiti State since he assumed office and urged the governor to do more.
Tambuwal has been rumoured to be associating with the opposition raising speculation that he might be suspended by the PDP.
Fayemi, in his speech also described Tambuwal as a great leader who should be emulated by others, adding that his leadership style had stabilised the lower House.
The monarch also hailed Fayemi for his transformation of the state, saying the state had not witnessed such transformation before.
He, however, appealed to the governor to fast-track his plan to build a hospital in the town.
Alabi said, “We thank the state government for the plans to build a modern hospital and a housing estate in Ilawe-Ekiti. It is our hope that work will commence in earnest at the sites already given by the community for the projects.”
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Thumbs up for you Tambuwal, you rightly said it - you are Speaker of the Federation NOT the PDP, therefore your dealings should be devoid of politics rather, seeing and saying the truth as you have done.
ReplyDeleteWhich truth ??? A.C.N assistant Him (Tanbuwal) to become Speaker of the house. Whenever they are struggling for their greed and selfishness they. Talk as if they are Angels.
ReplyDeletePoliticians Should never be listen to.
When they start to play Anti-party politic then you know is out of greed not for the people. Exactly what Rotimi Ameachi is doing now.
You this Emex or what are u?. I don't think you get sense at all. What are they saying and what are u talking about. They said someone should be commended for saying d truth, you are talking of Amechi. If u don't have anything to say, why not keep your fucking mouth shut.
ReplyDeleteEmex shut up αη∂ go learn English first before you come here αη∂ start firing blunders! Mtchewwww. Imagine english: 'ACN assistant him' Hmmm! God is watching you
ReplyDeletewe all know EMEX is right. when the politricktians start praising one another, know is pure divorce in action. now you must be pretending if you claim you don't see what the speaking is doing. I don't trust any of them but the truth must be said...OGE
ReplyDeleteThe fact remains that he made a very remarkable statement "I am not the Speaker of PDP but of the whole country". Let all our leaders have that same mind set. Eventhough you were elected under a political platform, the moment you assumed that post, start working under a public platform which of course means you being fair to all, whether they belong to your party or not. That is what democracy is all about - for the people! KJoe
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