Lagos APC Blasts ADC Over ‘Tasteless’ Accusation Against President Tinubu on Buhari’s Passing
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned what it describes as a “reckless and tasteless” statement issued by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of using the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political publicity.
In a statement signed by the party’s spokesperson, Mogaji (Hon) Seye Oladejo, the APC described the ADC’s remarks as “a new low in political desperation,” and a deliberate attempt to exploit national grief for cheap political relevance.
According to Oladejo, the ADC’s comments show a blatant disregard for the memory of a former Head of State whose contributions to Nigeria’s democratic and security architecture cannot be dismissed.
“The ADC, in its rabid quest for relevance, has chosen to trample on national grief for a cheap headline,” the statement read. “This statement is not only reckless and shameful, but it also grossly disrespects the memory of a national icon.”
The APC emphasized the long-standing alliance between President Tinubu and the late President Buhari, describing it as one rooted in “mutual respect, democratic ideals, and nation-building.” The party stated that President Tinubu’s participation in memorial events and public tributes to the late leader were acts of loyalty and statesmanship, not opportunism.
“It is hypocritical and dishonest for any party, especially one as electorally irrelevant as the ADC, to lecture the APC on decorum or empathy,” the party added. “While Nigerians are in mourning, the ADC sees only an opportunity to stir controversy and provoke division.”
The APC called on the ADC to issue an immediate public apology to the family of the late President Buhari, the Nigerian people, and the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The party also reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to unity, governance, national security, and economic recovery, stating that he remains focused on the future and will not be distracted by “gutter politics.”
“We will not tolerate further disrespect toward the memory of a national leader,” the statement concluded.
