The Initiative to Save Democracy, ISD, has
alleged that “some elements” are out to rehash what it termed “old, baseless
and unsubstantiated allegations” against the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo.
The political group said one of such pattern was
the allegations by Second Republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed that Osinbajo was
tribalistic.
ISD described the allegation by Mohammed as
baseless, untrue and laughable, adding that, it was just another attempt to
disparage a good, upright and honest man who was committed to the true progress
of the country.
A statement by the group’s Publicity Secretary,
Peter Oladele said based on evidence, Osinbajo was one of the most loved and
balanced public office holders who has offered equal opportunities to everyone
around him.
ISD recalled that only a few weeks ago, Senator
Ali Ndume from Borno State declared that the, “Vice President was passionate
about humanitarian crisis in Borno.”
The statement reads: “The highest-ranking officer
in the Office of the Vice President is the deputy Chief of Staff who happens to
be Ade Abdulrahman Ipaye, a Muslim. His Senior Special Assistant on Legal
Matters is Dr. Bilkisu Saidu while the SSA/Director of Protocol) is Ambassador
Abdullahi Gwary from Yobe state.
“Prof Osinbajo only recently organised the
construction of a world-class school in Borno state (Maiduguri International
School) through the North-East Children’s Trust Learning Centre, Maiduguri and
this is before the former governor of the state, Kashim Shettima named a
world-class school (The Yemi Osinbajo Primary School) after him because of his
contribution to the state.
“Then there is little Aisha Ibrahim, a Boko Haram
victim whom the Vice President met during a surprise visit to Maiduguri.
According to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim Goni Lawani, Prof. Osinbajo
personally covered the costs of the operation including flying in a US- based
Skin Surgeon, Prof Ferdinand Ofodile to conduct a corrective surgery.
“The question that people should ask Junaid Mohammed is simple, is Prof. Osinbajo from
Borno state? Or are all the people from that state from his church? It is
ludicrous that people are trying to tarnish the name of a good man.”
ISD insisted that “even the ordinary man on the
street will laugh at the ridiculous allegations of tribalism because Prof
Osinbajo is one of the few politicians in Nigeria that flows freely with
everybody across the country.”
“The Vice President flows freely with market
women and artisans across the country. He attends Muslim events and has never
been drawn along this nonsensical allegation. He is an upright man and a
leading light in this administration.
“They should allow the Vice President to focus on
the task at hand which is supporting the President in governance and delivering
the dividends of democracy to Nigerians who voted himself and President
Muhammadu Buhari into office for a second term.”
The group enjoined Nigerians not to pay attention
to elements who seek to divide the country along religious and ethnic lines,
stressing that, they are up to no good.
“It is obvious
that some people with little or clout are seeking relevance at all cost, they
will say anything to achieve this including telling outright lies. Nigerians
must be wary of such elements,” it added.
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