The All Progressives Congress
(APC) Youths have further warned those accusing the Minister of Women Affairs,
Aisha Alhassan, of disloyalty against President Muhammadu Buhari to steer clear
of APC affairs.
They also defended Mrs Alhassan
for her show of support to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the
2019 general elections.
A recent video which surfaced
online showing the Minister expressing her support to Abubakar’s 2019 ambition
had drawn the ire of many political observers and commentators who accused her
of disloyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari considering the fact that there are
calls in some quarters for him to run for a second term in office.
However, in a statement signed by
its National Secretary, Collins Edwin, the APC Youths Renaissance group said
that Mrs. Alhassan was right to have remained loyal to Atiku Abubakar whom they
described as her benefactor of many years.
The group noted that since the
Minister had never been found wanting in her job as a member of the Federal
Executive Council, she has done no wrong in expressing her support for Abubakar
since President Buhari has neither personally nor publicly declared his
intention to run for another term in office.
The APC youths further stressed
that the Party is a united family where all party faithful are expected to
respect party leaders
The statement reads: “Our
attention has been drawn to the story making round in the social media accusing
the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Aisha Alhassan of disloyalty to
the present administration.
“We wish to state categorically
that Mrs. Aisha Alhassan has never been found wanting in her job as a Minister
and her support for this administration.
“In any case, President Muhammadu
Buhari would be very suspicious of Mrs. Aisha Alhassan if she dumps Alhaji
Atiku Abubakar who is her benefactor for political correctness.
“Suffice to say that in a nation
where politicians are quick to dump the hands that assisted them to get to
where they are for political expediency, we commend the rare courage of Mrs.
Aisha Alhassan in identifying with her political benefactor instead of acting
otherwise.
“Besides, President Muhammadu
Buhari has not told anyone that he is interested in seeking re-election in
2019.
“Therefore we are warning those
who are trying to destroy our party by raising unnecessary dust to steer clear
because APC is a united family where all party faithful are expected to respect
party leaders of different class and learning.
“Not even in a situation where
the President has not disclosed or declared to anybody that he will re-contest
in 2019, should anyone rely on to accuse Mrs. Alhassan of disloyalty as her
support for this administration is very glaring and cannot be questioned.
“Hence, the due respect accorded
to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, one of the leaders of our great party by Mrs. Aisha
Alhassan is not out of place but a mark of respect to a political father.”
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