Hon. Kasimu Maigari, the prominent member of the ADC National Legislators Forum, has publicly criticized the recent exit of Peter Obi from the African Democratic Congress. During a recent interview regarding the state of opposition alliances, the party chieftain expressed his disappointment with the move. He believes that political stability is essential for any candidate hoping to challenge the ruling party in the upcoming elections.
According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of Arise News, while reacting to the sudden shift in the political landscape, Hon. Kasimu Maigari stated, “Peter Obi should have stayed in ADC and fought for the ticket.” He further noted that running away from one political party to another because of internal crisis is not the hallmark of a truly resilient opposition leader.
The lawmaker argued that every political party experiences internal friction and that leaders should stay to extinguish the fire rather than abandoning the house. He maintained that the ADC remains a solid platform and that those who believe in a candidate’s vision would have supported them through the primary process. In his view, constant party hopping sends a confusing signal to the Nigerian electorate.
Maigari also suggested that many people following prominent candidates across different platforms are doing so for selfish reasons. He claimed that a large percentage of these followers are simply looking for a popular name to ride on for their own legislative ambitions. This cycle of defection, he warned, often leads to the principals being misled by those who prioritize personal gain over national interest.
In his concluding remarks, the ADC leader emphasized that Nigerians are more concerned about the biting economic realities than the drama of political defections. He pointed out that the skyrocketing cost of fuel and the daily struggle for survival should be the primary focus of any serious politician. Maigari urged for more consistency in leadership to help navigate the country out of its current difficult challenges……See More
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