APM accuses Tinubu govt of failing marketing campaign guarantees, warns in opposition to electoral fraud

The National Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Yusuf Mamman Dantale, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of failing to fulfil its marketing campaign guarantees, saying the realities Nigerians face are totally different from what was offered to them earlier than the 2023 basic election.

Dantale made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja on the unveiling of the occasion’s manifesto, the place he known as for accountability in governance and urged political leaders to prioritise the nation’s pursuits above private ambitions.

He questioned the political divisions amongst some people who have been instrumental in bringing the present administration to energy, noting that their withdrawal of assist raised considerations concerning the course of presidency.

“We have listened to the campaign of the current administration, but what we have in reality is far different from what the campaign promises,” he mentioned.

The APM chairman additionally criticised what he described as restrictions on political actions in some states, significantly the imposition of extreme taxes on marketing campaign billboards, warning that such practices might undermine political participation and honest competitors.

He maintained that democracy shouldn’t be measured solely by electoral victories but additionally by the legitimacy that comes from public assist.

“Democracy is about fair participation. It is about legitimacy after winning. It is not just about winning. But when you win and the people are not with you, what have you done? Nothing,” he mentioned.

Dantale additional recognized insecurity, rising residing prices and the worry of kidnapping as a few of the challenges confronting Nigerians, expressing concern that residents might not conduct their day by day actions with out worry.

He particularly questioned the rising value of petroleum merchandise, recalling that Nigerians, together with some political leaders now in authorities, had beforehand protested gasoline value will increase.

The occasion chairman warned that the nation might face critical penalties if its leaders failed to handle the challenges confronting residents, stressing that Nigeria should be preserved for future generations.

He additionally cautioned people in opposition to utilizing state establishments to undermine democratic processes, insisting that Nigerians would resist makes an attempt to weaken the nation’s democracy.

Turning to the Independent National Electoral Commission, NEC, Dantale urged the electoral umpire to uphold its tasks and make sure that electoral actions have been performed in accordance with the legislation.

He mentioned the APM would assist the fee in discharging its duties however burdened that INEC should display sincerity and equity within the electoral course of.

“We will work with you, but please work with Nigeria,” he mentioned.

Dantale additionally counseled the Inter-Party Advisory Council, PAC, and leaders of political events for selling peaceable political engagement, urging stakeholders to maintain efforts in direction of credible elections.

He described electoral fraud as one of many gravest threats to democratic governance, arguing that manipulating election outcomes deprives residents of their constitutional proper to decide on their leaders.

“The worst form of banditry is electoral fraud because you deny people the right to choose what they want. This must be resisted,” he mentioned.

He known as on political leaders and electoral stakeholders to guard democratic establishments and make sure that the youthful technology inherits a rustic the place democratic values, accountability and the rule of legislation are upheld.