By Kolawole Ojebisi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taunted those saying his administration is pushing Nigeria towards a one-party system, saying that you cannot blame people for jumping off a sinking ship when they have no life jackets.
Tinubu spoke, on Thursday, at the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) National summit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He maintained that you can not blame people for their choice of association, adding that “it is only one party that is ruling”.
“For those still contemplating bale out of their ship, the country is yours, hold on to it. For those talking about one party system. It is one party ruling and driving the aspiration of Nigeria. You don’t blame a people bailing out of a sinking ship when they have no life jackets.
“I am glad of what we have and I am expecting more. That is the game. We are in a constitutional democracy.”, Tinubu said.
He said nobody can force anyone to stay where they don’t want, adding that APC is ready to receive more Nigerians who are willing to join the ruling party.
He continued, “they think this political party is a failure, but with your perseverance, we never gave up. We are the Progressives. We will soldier on. Continue to work hard… I listen to you, not them.
“We have an opportunity to make Africa great, but I urge you to stay the course. To those I cannot offer political positions, be patient, you will be happy to belong to this party.”
