By Mohammed Bello Doka
Jesutega Onokpasa, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has asserted that the former governors of Kogi and Kaduna States, Yahaya Bello and Nasir el-Rufai, respectively, would have successfully mitigated the unrest in Northern Nigeria if they were not burdened by political persecution and baseless accusations.
In a recent video clip, Onokpasa criticized the Northern appointees of President Tinubu for their lack of action in defending the government and quelling the nationwide protests. He claimed that these appointees, who he believes do not genuinely support Tinubu, have instead focused on tarnishing the reputations of Bello, el-Rufai, and the Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle, by spreading unfounded rumors. These allegations include claims that the former governors and Matawalle are behind the protests and the display of Russian flags by some demonstrators.
Onokpasa expressed his frustration that some appointees and APC loyalists have been perpetuating these rumors instead of working towards restoring order. He emphasized that Bello and el-Rufai, as committed supporters of Tinubu, would have been effective in calming the situation and reinforcing the President’s intentions for the region if they were not hampered by politically motivated issues.
The APC chieftain urged party supporters and government appointees to avoid furthering unsubstantiated claims that could further divide the party. Onokpasa reiterated that Bello, el-Rufai, Matawalle, and other alleged plotters are known to be staunch supporters of Tinubu, who played significant roles in his electoral success and continue to work towards his achievements.
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