The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has berated the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for accusing President Bola Tinubu of using the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gain.
Lagos APC in a statement issued on Saturday by its Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said the President’s actions, attending memorials and delivering tributes, were a reflection of genuine loyalty and responsible national leadership.
The party described the allegations as “baseless, reckless and in poor taste”, saying the late Buhari deserves to be remembered with dignity, not used as a tool for political attacks.
Lagos APC added ” It is unfortunate that the ADC, in its desperate search for relevance, has chosen to trivialize a period of national mourning just to generate media attention. President Tinubu’s relationship with President Buhari was grounded in mutual respect, shared democratic ideals, and a commitment to national development. His participation in memorial events and heartfelt tributes reflect statesmanship, not opportunism.”
It added that the ADC’s attempt to politicize a solemn national moment reveals how disconnected the party is from the prevailing mood across the country. He accused the party of exploiting grief to provoke unnecessary division.
” Rather than show empathy, the ADC has resorted to cheap political theatrics. This is not only hypocritical but also dishonest, especially coming from a party with little electoral significance,” Lagos APC stated.
The party also called on the ADC to offer an unreserved apology to the family of the late President, the Nigerian public, and the Presidency, emphasizing that national unity must take precedence over partisan squabbles.
“At a time when what the country needs most is unity, not divisiveness, we urge Nigerians to ignore such irresponsible commentary. We will not condone any further acts of disrespect toward the memory of a national icon. President Tinubu remains focused on governance, security, economic recovery, and preserving the legacies of those who served this country with honour”, said the party.
