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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Second Republic politician Tanko Yakasai has condemned alleged moves by some Northern politicians to form an alliance against the APC presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the coming presidential elections.
The elder statesman, in a press statement on Thursday, cautioned that such a united front against a particular candidate on account of his region was a dangerous path to follow. saying it is a threat to the unity of the country.
He warned that “forming a united front against a candidate from a different region, ethnicity, or religion is not only against the spirit of our constitution, which guarantees freedom of thought and association, but it also risks triggering a reactive response from the affected region.*
“This could lead to actions that threaten the stability and unity of our country and people. This move will earn the initiator the label of a sworn enemy to our nation and its people’s progress,” he stated.
The former Adviser to President Shagari stated that “we cannot allow overambitious politicians to undermine the peace and unity we have in our country.”
He appealed to Nigerians to consider the serious consequences it could have on our nation before taking the next move while appealing to traditional and religious leaders across the country to support his cause.
He stated that ‘ Elections come and go, but we must act wisely and not engage in actions that could plunge our nation into a long-term crisis.
“The tragedy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, instigated by the senseless misadventure led by Mois Chambe, Kasabubu and Mabutu, serves as a reminder of what can happen when leaders engage in reckless behaviour,” he stated.
