Muslim-Muslim ticket: I can’t defend the indefensible, says Princewill, Amaechi’s buddy as he dumps APC
Anthony Iwuoma
Prince Tonye Princewill, a staunch ally of the immediate past Minister of Transportation, Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) forthwith.
The former governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), in Rivers State, resigned from the party in protest against Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s choice of Kashim Shettima, a fellow Muslim, as running mate to in the 2023 presidential election.
Princewill, in his letter of resignation to the Chairman of Ward 3, Buguma City, in Asari Toru Local Government Area, noted that he cannot continue to “I cannot defend the decision of my party, in fielding a Muslim-Muslim ticket.”
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“While I appreciate my leader, Rt Hon Rotimi Amaechi and all his efforts, I cannot defend the decision of my party, in fielding a Muslim-Muslim ticket, especially at a time like this, against all protestations from well-meaning Nigerians, across religious and political divides.
“It sets a very wrong precedent. It is totally insensitive and even if you win, will prove bad for good governance. Under these dire circumstances, I find no justification to still remain, in good conscience, a member of a political party that subordinates electoral victory, over the safety of lives and the peace of mind of its citizens.
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“The men and women of our party here in Rivers are the most loyal and faithful supporters I have met. They know right and they know wrong. And they know me. I enjoyed working with them and I’m so sad to leave,” he said in the letter.
Princewill accused the APC of having no regard for equity, saying President Muhamadu Buhari in his time overcame such a temptation and opted for Prof Yemi Osinbajo.
He continued, “But an APC party that totally disregards the basics of the same equity we preach, is alien to me. Buhari resisted the same temptation and chose a little known Osinbajo and won.
“I wish you well. And I remain grateful to our Leader, but I cannot defend the indefensible. And to be totally honest, neither should you.”
