Adamawa APC stalwart debunks Salihu’s rumoured guvernorship endorsement by presidency
A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has dismissed claims that the Presidency has endorsed the governorship ambition of Comrade Mustapha Salihu, describing the speculation as a calculated attempt to gain undue political advantage.
Speaking to journalists on condition of anonymity, the party stalwart said the rumours were nothing more than “cheap propaganda” designed to mislead party members and the general public.
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He alleged that those behind the claims were seeking to exploit the name and office of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to create a false sense of legitimacy around Salihu’s aspiration.
According to the APC chieftain, the notion that the President would impose a governorship candidate contradicts his well-established democratic credentials.
He stressed that Tinubu, widely regarded as a firm believer in constitutional order and internal party democracy, would not engage in any form of political imposition, particularly in a state like Adamawa where political dynamics require broad-based participation in view of its heterogenous configuration.
“President Tinubu has built a reputation over the years as a champion of democracy and the rule of law. It is inconceivable that he would undermine these principles by endorsing or imposing any candidate through the backdoor,” the source said.
The party stalwart further questioned the rationale behind linking the President to such allegations, asking rhetorically what interest Tinubu would have in promoting what he described as an “unpopular candidate.”
He warned that dragging the Presidency into local political manoeuvres could ultimately backfire on those orchestrating the narrative.
He also revealed that sources within the Presidency had already dismissed the reports as entirely fabricated.
According to him, aides close to the seat of power described the rumours as the handiwork of “fifth columnists” intent on sowing discord within the party ranks ahead of the governorship primaries.
“I have spoken with individuals close to the Presidency, and they made it clear that there is no truth whatsoever to these claims. They assured me that steps are being taken to set the record straight and prevent further misinformation,” he added.
He noted that only those afraid of a real contest will fabricate such false narratives adding that in Adamawa no imposition will be entertained as every aspirant will be subjected to the real popularity test through direct primaries.
