Politics
Presidency Says No To Fani-Kayode Joining APC
As Former Minister Explains Meetings With
Femi Fani-Kayode on Tuesday morning went public to explain his meeting with the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC Mai Mala Buni and Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. The presidency, however, has said no to Fani-Kayode joining the APC
His explanation of the need for bridge-building was a no-no for the presidency which said he was not welcome.
“If he decides to join the governing party, I don’t think he will be welcome by majority of the party members, who he made it a duty to attack and insult for several years,” Special Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmed said on Tuesday morning as Fani-Kayode explained his meeting in a series of tweets.
Earlier, Fani-Kayode had in explaining his crave to bridge-building, said in a series of tweets:
“Yesterday, I had the honour and privilege of having a very productive and important meeting with the Nat. Chairman of the APC, Gov Mai Buni of Yobe state and Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. We discussed the state of the nation, national issues, party politics & the way forward.
These meetings are wide-ranging and ongoing and I am delighted to be involved in them. Despite the obvious benefits and wisdom in this noble initiative, it amazes me that some people should feel that it is wrong for me to sit with other leaders in the country to discuss issues which touch and concern the national cohesion, future and stability of our country.
Irrespective of the presidency’s stance on a no to Fani-Kayode joining the APC, the former minister continued:
“This is a time in which we must set all our differences aside, build bridges and come together as one lest our country drifts into fratricidal butchery and civil war.
“It is right and proper for us to talk and to attempt to join hands across political, religious and regional lines to save Nigeria. I can and will never compromise or jettison my core fundamental principles for any reason and I stand firmly on my honestly held opinion that we need to enthrone equity, justice and fairness in this country for it to survive.
“I also believe in restructuring the country and in a vigorous and effective fight against terrorism. The fact that I am in talks with leaders from a cross-section of pol. parties, including the ruling party, does not in any way derogate from this and does not mean that I will ever change those views. The next few months will be critical in terms of whether or not our country will survive as one and I believe that if we want it to be so, dialogue, building bridges and collaboration, even with those that you may disagree with on some issues, is vital and inevitable.
“That was the purpose of our meeting. Permit me to add the following for the record. I will always stand for justice and I will never cease to oppose evil.
“Yet the greatest evil that we are confronted with today is the prospect of a second civil war.
“Despite our differences, as leaders and statesmen, we must all sheath our swords and ensure that we never go down that path. May God help our country and may He guide us all.”
His stance nonetheless, the presidency was apparently unwilling to open the doors of the party to him after Ahmed said no to Fani-Kayode joining the APC.
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