Party says former Sokoto governor should reflect on his own record instead of peddling alarmist rhetoric
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised comments credited to former Sokoto State Governor and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, in which he reportedly declared that Nigeria is “in peril and needs urgent salvation.”
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Lagos APC described Tambuwal’s remarks as alarmist and reflective of what it termed misplaced moral outrage, arguing that the former governor failed to deliver meaningful “salvation” during the years he held key public offices.
The party said moments of national challenge call for introspection and accountability rather than grandstanding, adding that Nigerians still recall the periods when Tambuwal occupied strategic leadership positions and the expectations that accompanied his rise through the ranks of government.
According to the APC, instead of offering a candid assessment of his time in office or acknowledging missed opportunities, Tambuwal has chosen to criticise from what it described as a position of selective amnesia.
The party also referenced Tambuwal’s recent 60th birthday celebration, describing it as a missed opportunity for sober reflection, restitution, and an honest account of his stewardship. It said the occasion should have been used to address unresolved questions around governance outcomes and lingering legal controversies, rather than projecting what it called an image of moral sainthood.
The Lagos APC noted that Nigeria continues to grapple with the consequences of years of poor leadership and exploitation by individuals who once occupied positions of trust. It argued that speaking of national “peril” without acknowledging personal contributions to the country’s challenges amounts to convenience rather than courage.
The statement further stressed that Nigeria’s current difficulties did not emerge overnight nor are they solely the product of the present administration. The party accused some opposition figures of being active participants, and in some cases architects, of past policy failures, political brinkmanship, and economic stagnation.
It said attributing the nation’s problems entirely to the current government while ignoring past roles insults the intelligence of Nigerians.
The APC urged Tambuwal, now at 60, to embrace the responsibilities of elder statesmanship by prioritising truth, accountability, and legacy over what it described as revisionist rhetoric and political noise.
Reaffirming its support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Lagos APC said the Renewed Hope Agenda is focused on implementing difficult but necessary reforms aimed at economic stabilisation, improved security, and institutional renewal.
According to the party, such reforms require patience, sincerity, and collective responsibility, rather than apocalyptic narratives designed to attract attention.
The Lagos APC concluded by calling on Tambuwal and his political allies to rise above political theatrics, adding that genuine concern for Nigeria’s future should begin with humility, restitution, and constructive engagement in reforms that move the country forward.
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