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Tinubu on Amotekun



The statement of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on the southwest security outfit codenamed Amotekun, has attracted more knocks than kudos from Nigerians on social media.

Tinubu, on Wednesday, after so much criticism, broke his silence on the raging debate on Amotekun, the regional security outfit established by governors of the six southwest states – Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo.

The former governor had said contrary to claims in some quarters, the security outfit is not a threat to national unity.

He didn’t condemn Amotekun neither did he fault the position of the Federal Government which declared the security outfit is illegal.

The APC leader called for a dialogue between FG and the proponents of the security outfit.

In his statement, Tinubu said

“Those claiming that this limited, inoffensive addition to security threatens the Republic have taken themselves upon a madcap excursion.

“Those claiming that the Federal Government seeks to terribly suppress the Southwest have also lost their compass. Those who occupy these two extremes have sunken into the dark recesses of fear and political paranoia that can undo a nation if such sentiments are allowed to gestate.”

He also took a swipe at his critics:

“Many have tried to goad my swift public reaction. Those who have taken this road did so not because they care about Amotekun or even the people it intends to help protect. They did so knowing this had become a delicate and emotional issue for many. These cynics did so with the adversarial hope that, in haste, I might misspeak or misstep in a manner they could twist to their political advantage

“Equally, I do not cow to the demands of those who press for me to make a premature statement on an important issue. Again, that is a game devised by those who care more about political cleverness than the quality of governance.”

The statement has sparked reactions on social media with many criticising the former Lagos governor of not taking a position and “sitting on the fence”.

Popular social media commentator, Demola Olanrewaju in a thread of tweets wrote:

“This statement is filled with too many subs at imaginary haters that the real substance is lost in the midst of all the angst and chest-thumping. Tinubu needed to give assurances to, and receive clearance from his overlords before he could release this mumbo-jumbo, shame.

“If others from across the country had not spoken before now, if we had to wait for Tinubu to speak before a courageous stand was taken, if everyone was being cautious with their political future and pussy-footing: would the convo not have died? Shame on those who believe in him.

“Performing like a trapeze artist in a circus – balancing this side and that side, seeking to offend none and to appease all: is this your leader?? Tinubu is an example of an unscrupulous politician whose politics is never guided by ideals or principles, only ambition.

“Imagine being of that age and still afraid to speak your mind boldly on national issues by conviction – Fayemi that spoke up, he doesn’t have ambition after Ekiti governorship? Or Akeredolu isn’t going to need APC for a second term ticket? Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a joke.”

READ ALSO: Updated: Tinubu breaks silence on Amotekun, says he talks when his position is ripe

Some supporters of the former governor also defended his position:

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