{"id":323710,"date":"2011-03-20T00:17:00","date_gmt":"2011-03-20T00:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/2011\/03\/20\/tinubu-accuses-pdp-of-intimidating-opposition\/"},"modified":"2011-03-20T00:17:00","modified_gmt":"2011-03-20T00:17:00","slug":"tinubu-accuses-pdp-of-intimidating-opposition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2011\/03\/20\/tinubu-accuses-pdp-of-intimidating-opposition\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu accuses PDP of intimidating opposition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, chided the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for intimidating the opposition, saying its leaders are afraid of peaceful and credible election.<\/span><\/p>\n

He spoke of virulent attacks on his person by PDP leaders, referring to an earlier botched attempt to arrest and kill him, so that he would not be available during next month\u2019s polls.<\/span><\/p>\n

The former Lagos State governor said the tactics of the PDP chieftains have failed, urging Lagosians to demonstrate that the Centre of Excellence is a stronghold of ACN during the polls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThey wanted to kill me before. They wanted to arrest me, but I don\u2019t care. As they were planning their evil, honest Nigerians leaked their secrets and tactics to wipe out the opposition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019Now, they are planning to incite the members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to disrupt the elections in Lagos. Their secrets have leaked out. They will fail again in Lagos,\u201d he stressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tinubu spoke at a rally in Ikeja, where the chairman of the party, Otunba Dele Ajomale, presented party flags to the ACN candidates for the elections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The candidates are Senator Ganiyu Solomon (Lagos West Senatorial District); Hon. James Faleke (House of Representatives); House of Assembly Speaker Yemi Ikuforiji (Ikeja 1) and Hon. Lola Akande (Ikeja 11).<\/span><\/p>\n

At the rally, Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) highlighted his achievements in the last four years.<\/span><\/p>\n

He enjoined the people of Ikeja and environs to vote for ACN so that he can take the state to greater heights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Party leaders, including Cardinal James Odunmbaku, Faleke, Ajomale, Chief Funso Ologunde, Mrs. Kemi Nelson, Hon. Wale Odunlami, Alhaji Akerele and Hon. Niyi Oyemade, promised to work hard to deliver votes in the area to the ruling party.<\/span><\/p>\n

The carnival-like rally was witnessed by the deputy governor, Princess Sarah Sosan; wife of the governor, Abimbola; ACN deputy chairman, Alhaji Abiodun Sunmola; Hon. Ademorin Kuye and Ikeja community leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Defectors from the PDP, led by Dr Taiwo Adesola, also received ACN flags and promised to work for the success of the party at the polls.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tinubu paid tribute to the party leaders and members in Ikeja for supporting the ACN administration, assuring that the capital town would continue to occupy a pride of place.<\/span><\/p>\n

He called for unity among the rank and file, charging the party faithful to disown those working for the Labour Party in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said: \u2018\u2019I beg you leaders of ACN in Ikeja to be united. Be in unity like the broom. It is when you are united that you can sweep away the enemy. If there a crack on the wall, they will penetrate. We should not allow them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The party leader had harsh words for few defectors from ACN to LP in the state, describing them as traitors like the Biblical Judas Iscariot.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tinubu said: \u201cThose in Labour Party are Judas. Even, their backers are Judases. They are thieves and they act like concubines. Concubines cannot behave like husbands. They are fake. Shun them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He berated the PDP for attempting to thwart progress in the state by opposing the creation of additional councils.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tinubu said the councils are contributing to the development of the state, to the shame of the PDP.<\/span><\/p>\n

The former governor justified Fashola\u2019s quest for a second term, saying he has done the state proud.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tinubu spoke on the virtues of true leadership exemplified by Fashola, explaining that he humbly became the servant of Lagosians by treating the voters as his leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPeople are the leaders and the leader is the servant. Leadership must be bold, determined, courageous and kind. This is what Governor Fashola has done. He has worked for Ikeja. He has worked for Lagos. His records speak for him. ACN has not disappointed you,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said the progressive administration in the state had maintained an abiding faith in the people by spreading the dividends of democracy to every nook and cranny.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said all the roads leading to Ikeja, including Kudirat Abiola Way, Mushin-Agege Road and many intra-town roads were constructed by the administration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tinubu assured that, if elected into power, ACN would solve the problem of employment in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said: \u201cAfrica can create millions of jobs through agriculture. We have a plan on this. In Nigeria, there is no road, water, electricity and railway. ACN government will make a difference by solving all these problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019This is why you should guard your voter card jealously. You will use them to vote for progress and continuity of good works and excellence in Lagos State. God bless you all\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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