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Nigerians slam Joe Igbokwe for tagging Buhari’s critics as liars from hell
The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, has incurred the wrath of Nigerians on social media for describing the critics of President Muhammadu Buhari as ‘liars from hell.’
Igbokwe made the comment when he featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday.
He said:
“The PDP was there for 16 years and we didn’t see anything. In the midst of plenty, I cannot lay my hands on anything,” he said.
“Support your leader, don’t be a distraction. Anybody who tells you Buhari is not doing well is a liar from the pit of hell, given where we are coming from.”
Although Igbokwe admitted the nation is faced with myriads of challenges, he, however, said they cannot be fixed in a single day.
“If the president can solve all the problems of Nigeria in one day, they would have done it in the 60s. It’s a continuum,” he said.
“As the population is growing, the problem will continue to grow. As Nigeria is growing, the problem will continue to grow. So problems will never disappear from the face of the earth.”
But Ken Olugbo, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who was also on the programme, tackled Igbokwe over Buhari’s performance in office.
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Okolugbo said the current administration has not fared well in its cardinal promises, lamenting the economic situation.
“I can’t condemn entirely everything that President Muhammadu Buhari has done. I have said it and I have tried to always be objective,” he said.
“But Igbokwe must admit that we are hungry. Nigerians are hungry. The economy is bad. We need to move to a next level (of economic prosperity).”
Olugbo compared previous PDP administrations with the APC government and admitted that his party made some mistakes.
He said despite that, the PDP performed better in office than the current administration.
Igbokwe’s comment on the show has attracted criticisms from Nigerians on social media who described him as an agent of government who is only protecting his means of livelihood.
See some of the reactions:
People like Joe igbokwe keep defending BUHARI government for doing more for the people but I tell you, the results are not showing their statement
— abiodun fagbohun (@FagbohunAbiodun) August 13, 2019
I’m not surprised with Joe igbokwe statement, this was someone that compared BUHAarI to the biblical moses
— abiodun fagbohun (@FagbohunAbiodun) August 13, 2019
This Joe Igbokwe does he really have mind of his own? is he just talking because of money? Just wondering why he chose to be annoying viewers at home by being this insensitive and foolish
— Kenneth Gbarabe (@KennethGbarabe) August 13, 2019
I just pray when joe Igbokwe gets home his wife should give him the beating of his life for lying to Nigerians on live Tv what a husband and father. .Tinubu’s Pickin pic.twitter.com/Vb4vgljs6F
— Benjamin Ezenabor____ The Luggage Guy (@Amarachukwu_M) August 13, 2019
Joe Igbokwe – cluelessness knows no tribe sincerely.
Not his fault, a leader is a mirror from which everyone takes their identities. It’s like a stream running from top down.
Also Enu gbe ?, the guy needs money. #Nigeria https://t.co/T7yOwqrxVA
— Ayemojubar ?? (@ayemojubar) August 13, 2019
➖”Woe Betides anybody who wants to destroy Tinubu’s image built for 50 years”.. Joe Igbokwe.
➖”Anyone who says Buhari isn’t doing well is a liar from the pit of hell”..Joe Igbokwe.
This is the only thing Joe Igbokwe is very good at. He’s a very useful slave! pic.twitter.com/dV6MqVPsEq
— Anambra1stson’s new acct (@UcheOkoyep) August 13, 2019
Dis same man that is still languishing on a particular position since 2003 in Lagos from ACN now APC “Joe Igbokwe” publicity secretary since Kembe uwa
— Shakara Media Africa (@shakaraonlinetv) August 13, 2019
Joe Igbokwe, you are just working for your own crumbs that will fall from the President Buhari’s table; and nothing more.
You know you are not telling yourself the truth; not even Nigerians, and your conscience continues to tell you that!— Aaron Akalahu (@AAkalahu) August 13, 2019
I certainly will not blame Joe Igbokwe. We are getting what we deserve. Nigeria: A country where the youths would rather come together to free naira marley and go silent about the continued detention of @YeleSowore . What a country!
— novo abere (@novorious) August 13, 2019
Joe Igbokwe a perfect replacement for Lai Mohammed chai… This man can lie ..Tinubu pickin pic.twitter.com/kPg9jXIhJ1
— Benjamin Ezenabor____ The Luggage Guy (@Amarachukwu_M) August 13, 2019
Oga Joe, even your father Tinubu was shocked at this your lie but concluded joe igbokwe thats my boy pic.twitter.com/SLU2jIVz80
— Benjamin Ezenabor____ The Luggage Guy (@Amarachukwu_M) August 13, 2019
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