From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The Coalition of APC Political Support Groups for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, lambasted Nigerian envoys who were recalled to the country, but have refused to disengage from their missions.
The groups were Progressive Arewa People Support Asiwaju/Shettima; NAPC Progressives Women Network for Tinubu/Shettima; and Asiwaju Progressive Forum.
Briefing journalists in Abuja, Director General, Progressive Arewa People Support Asiwaju/Shettima, Rabi Garba Dangizo, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, using the powers conferred on him, in early September, recalled serving ambassadors representing Nigeria.
Dangizo noted that the envoys were also given till the 31st of October 2023, to return to the country.
She further said what was supposed to be a routine diplomatic process, has turned into a campaign of calumny against President Tinubu, government officials and symbols of the country.
“We have called this Press Conference to register our dismay and outright displeasure on the uncharitable behaviour of a few that were chosen out of hundreds of millions to represent Nigeria. We, the Coalition of APC Political Support Groups for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wish to register the dismay of our members on this show of shame being exhibited by some recalled envoys,” Dangizo said.
Dangizo also said based on their investigations into the matter, it was important to note that that the diplomatic officials who represented the topmost point of the pyramid of the exalted positions have not only engaged the country in a media war, but have gone ahead to release documents that flout the Official Secrets Act.
“These documents have found their ways into the media and digital media space. This action not only undermines the oath sworn to by the envoys, but it is also against the extant rules and regulations guiding public officials in Nigeria, thereby making them knowingly committing an offense,” Dangizo also said.
Dangizo further said Nigerians from all walks of life should remember, especially appointed public officials by the APC government that they have no any other country to call theirs other than Nigeria.
“As such, we must remain steadfast and support the government instead of derailing it with malicious publications, half-truths and outright misinformation. This caution also applies to those who will be appointed as ambassadors in the coming weeks, that they are first representatives of the Nigeria’s interests and Mr President in their country of residence,” Dangizo stated.