The Arewa Progressive Front (APF) read with some sense of concern, the latest statement credited to the former governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Sule Lamido, where he questioned the membership of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
While one shouldn’t be worried, about the timing of Mallam Sule Lamido’s concern, we find it imperative, to respond, understanding that this is just another attempt, to blame his sinking fortune in the party and the trouble he and people like him are causing in the PDP on former President Jonathan, especially as Lamido and others, are presently engaged in the battle for the hijack of the soul of the PDP.
It should be noted, that at a time that people like Mallam Sule Lamido, were evasive during the challenging days of the PDP, not only was President Goodluck Jonathan available to save the soul of the party, he also provided leadership, even at the detriment of his personal ambition, to remain as Nigeria’s President.
We also consider former Governor Sule Lamido statement as another cheap attempt, at calling out President Jonathan, for no obvious reason other than to divert attention from the rumbles within the PDP, orchestrated by the mischief and selfishness of people like him.
It should also be noted that even as President of Nigeria and the then leader of the PDP, Mallam Lamido have always been negative, consistently negative, about Dr Goodluck Jonathan.
One is surprised about why Mallam Lamido should arrogate to himself the power of determining who is and who is no more in the party? As a former governor, he has access to the former president and could have easily reached out to him if he wasn’t playing his consistent card of mischief.
Nigerians should simply ignore his comments on Dr Goodluck Jonathan because it was not made out of love for his party and country. He was simply mischievous and self-serving.
Dr Goodluck Jonathan has continued to do his best to protect and strengthen democracy and promote peace in Nigeria and beyond. He deserves all the accolades that he has received from both Nigerians and the international community for this and not some petty condemnation from Sule Lamido, and his ilks. We are not unaware that certain persons and interest groups may not be happy that his profile has further risen, but they do Nigeria gross disservice when they act so unpatriotically.
Finally, we want to appeal to the public to be wary of such reckless tactics now on display, which form the substance of an odd, malicious campaign targeted at Dr Goodluck Jonathan.
Signed: Mohammed Umar