A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, on Tuesday, described as “monumental betrayal” the decision of Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to run for the office of president.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Osinbajo will challenge for the ticket of the ruling party, APC, with others who have declared their intentions; including ex-Lagos governor Bola Tinubu and transportation minister Rotimi Amaechi.
Earlier, Igbokwe asked Osinbajo to “show respect and withdraw from the 2023 presidential race”. Now, in a fresh reaction on Tuesday, the Nnewi, Anambra State-born politician who is a staunch supporter of Tinubu, said he is not pleased with Osinbajo’s resolution.
“Is this how we will pay Asiwaju for helping to lift us up? This monumental betrayal has no part 2. I am totally diminished as a mortal who understand very well the meaning and the power of loyalty,” Igbokwe wrote on his known Facebook page.
Osinbajo served eight years as Attorney-General and commissioner for justice in Lagos State when Tinubu was the governor between 1999 and 2007. He was nominated as the running mate to Muhammadu Buhari in December 2014, the then-candidate of the APC for the 2015 presidential election. With his decision to throw his hat in the ring, he is hoping to succeed President Buhari in 2023.
IF THE VP IS PRIVY TO THE MUCH-TOUTED AGREEMENT, HE IS A TRAITOR. THERE ARE NO TWO NAMES FOR IT.
Treachery is it.