Amid growing high wired political activities, the Forum of Nigerian Professionals in Politics (FNPP) on Wednesday, said it had unearthed plans to destabilise the President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Okey Ezenwa, the Group’s National Coordinator, in a statement, cited the activities of the just established coalition of political groups, headed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El- Rufai, the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State.
El-rufai, it will be recalled had insinuated of plans by Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), to contest for the Office of the President in 2031, alongside, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, citing that as the primary reason for undermining likely oppositions to his ambition.
The Forum, a Pan-Nigeria Platform of Professionals and Businessmen in Politics, noted that It had earlier exposed the plot by those it described as ” certain unpatriotic elements to derail the Tinubu administration by launching a vicious attack against the high ranking officers, including, Chief of Staff to the President,. Femi Gbajabiamila, knowing the sensitive nature of the Office and the Person of the Chief of Staff to the success of any administration”
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The Forum noted that the patriotic intervention helped the Government effectively resist the plot, steady its course, and further reinforce the Presidency’s focus on delivering its set objectives and goals in the overall interest of our nation.
“This time our Forum, in line with our commitment to the stability, success, and growth of the nation, has intercepted and hereby alerts the nation to a plot by certain disgruntled politicians, enabled by the so-called coalition, to infiltrate the Presidency and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC)”, the Forum noted.
They revealed that the coalition had been reeling out ” lies and false allegations against President Tinubu’s trusted men, and sow seeds of discord, foment disaffection, and estrange them from him.
They also accused the coalition of using fabricated and well-laid-out machinations to diminish the trust the President has in key APC governors, especially in the North-West and South-East of the Country.
“These agents of the Coalition believe that the opposition Coalition cannot penetrate and upstage President Tinubu in these zones unless Governors Sani and Uzodimma are separated from the President, knowing their influence in consolidating support for the Tinubu Presidency in the two zones, which are crucial in any electoral contest against President Tinubu”, the Forum added.
They also believe that the Kaduna and Imo State governors have been the targets of these elements in their bid to destabilise their strongholds and render them ineffective in galvanizing support for President Tinubu’s drive to enthrone structured and enduring legacies that will propel sustainable growth for our dear nation.
According to them, the current peace devoid of religious intolerance in Kaduna State, unlike in the recent past, must be encouraged, just as the concerted efforts being made by the Imo State governor in creating and attracting the critical mass of South-East support that is fast building up for the current administration must be acknowledged and sustained.
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“Governor Uzodinma has been consistent in placing the South East’s problems at the forefront of the administration, utilizing his vast political experience spanning over 30 years to build bipartisan structures that continue to promote and enable the understanding of South East stakeholders regarding the benefits of encouraging the present administration to do even more for the region.
“It is in this light that we encourage Mr. President to continue with the beneficial relationships and not be distracted by obvious voices that only seek to destroy.
“As professionals and businessmen, we recognize and acknowledge the efforts and commitment of President Tinubu in revamping our nation from the sorry state that he met it, and we urge him to remain focused and not allow these elements to distract, detract, and weaken his administration, especially in his commitment to repositioning the economy and checking corruption in the country.
“It is clear that Nigeria is passing through very challenging times, and we call on all well-meaning citizens to set aside every parochial, group, and partisan interest and join hands with President Tinubu in his manifest efforts to bring our nation out of the woods”, it concluded.