The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has dismissed the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar’s allegations that the APC – led federal government is at the verge of buying over opposition political parties with a paltry sum of #50 million with a wave of the hand.
APGA, in a release issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, urged the former Vice President to back up his assertion with documentary evidence with the names of those involved or shut up.
The party, in the release said, “We condemn this assertion in the strongest terms, as it is without any proof or substance. It’s unfortunate that Atiku has resorted to spreading unfounded rumors, which only serves to heat up the polity and undermine the country’s democratic experience”.
The party advised Atiku to desist from making statements that have the capacity to heat up the polity.
“If indeed Atiku’s interest is to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy, we urge him to provide specific details of the opposition parties that have collected the said 50 million Naira. It’s time for him to put up or shut up!
APGA believes in the importance of constructive engagement and issue-based politics. We will not be part of any attempt to discredit or destabilize the political process.
We, therefore, challenge Atiku to mention names, provide evidence, and substantiate his claims. Anything short of this is mere political grandstanding, which will not be taken seriously by Nigerians”.
