Mr President: Let’s Be Sure We Are Not Consciously Arming Opposition Parties

ONN Germany 15/06/2024

Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR Federal Republic of Nigeria.

I hope this message finds you in the best of Health.

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to building a better Nigeria. Your dedication to the nation and its people is truly inspiring, and I am confident that under your guidance, we will achieve great progress and prosperity.

However, I must also convey my disappointment regarding recent appointments to various boards and positions. Many of us who have been loyal members of the APC and who worked tirelessly during the 2023 campaign are feeling marginalized. It is disheartening to see opposition members, who openly criticized and insulted us during the campaign, now being appointed to significant roles while dedicated APC members are left out.

The South East, in particular, faced considerable challenges and hostility during the campaign, and yet we remained steadfast in our support for the party. It is disconcerting to witness individuals who do not share our commitment to the APC or its values being rewarded with these opportunities.

I am not against appointing opposition party members into government. However, I believe this should be done by appointing their members who have not openly campaigned and worked against our party. The insults, name-calling, and toxic fights we endured during the campaign make these appointments particularly disheartening. How will party loyalists who fought that war feel today?

Federal Character is good in the sense that our party loyalists from all the 36 states and FCT are put in those positions. I urge you to consider the dedication and loyalty of long-standing APC members when making future appointments. Recognizing and rewarding our efforts will not only boost morale but also strengthen the unity and effectiveness of our party.

We must ensure it does not look as if we are consciously arming opposition parties to build their political empire inside APC, which they will use to fight us in future elections.

One of the beauties of democracy that I love so much is that citizens can write a letter to their president. While we may not always expect a direct reply, it is always exciting when a response is given.

Thank you once again for your leadership and for considering this matter. I remain committed to supporting your vision for a better Nigeria.

Your Ever Well -Wisher,

Mazi Onyeani Kalu

Member, APC Abia State & APC Germany Chapter

E-Mail: OnyeaniKalu@gmx.de