Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democracy despite fighting for it together.
This is following the Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State.
Reacting to the move on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Momodu expressed disappointment, saying Tinubu’s actions contradict the democratic values they once fought for.
He said, “I think it is very unfortunate. I know President Tinubu very, very, very well. Though I’ve not been in the same party [with him] and all that, we were together in exile, and he fought gallantly for this democracy.
“So a lot of us, co-comrades at that time, are actually very embarrassed that we have a pro-democracy leader in government, and yet what we are witnessing is worse than dictatorship.
Momodu urged the president to reconsider his approach, warning that his legacy is at stake.
“I’m pleading with President Bola Tinubu, ‘Please don’t kill democracy in Nigeria.’ Everybody who loves him will tell him this.
“I don’t; I’ve not asked him for anything or anything, but we love him for his contributions to the motivation in the back, which is what is going down the drain,” he added.
He also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using intimidation tactics against the opposition and cautioned Tinubu to be wary of his advisers.
“I’m saying it now openly to millions of Nigerians that people are deceiving President Tinubu, and he should not allow people to deceive you.
“He should just do his job. The only thing that can guarantee a second time is to do your job well. You do not need to intimidate anybody,” he said.
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