Lagos PDP lashes out at APC, Defends Koro

The Lagos State part of the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday lashed out at the All Progressives Congress in the state over reports that PDP pioneers were against the pastoral assignment of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro.

Mr. Taofik Gani

The PDP, in an announcement by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Gani Taofik, urged people in general to disregard the gossip, taking note of that the pioneers of the gathering were emphatically behind Obanikoro.

It said the talk was being spread to cause bitterness and disarray inside the gathering, including that Obanikoro was exceptionally met all requirements for the pastoral post.

The statement read (Punch),

“They are thus peddling the rumour to cause acrimony among our leaders but unfortunately for the APC, all our leaders have come together, better united and have said no to leadership acrimony in Lagos State.

“The sponsors of the divisive rumours are the leaders of APC, especially in Lagos State. They will always shiver at the mention of Obanikoro. Indeed, a willing Obanikoro is politically skilful to torment the assumed political influence of APC in the state.

“We enjoy how, in recent times, the APC has become very paranoid of our soaring feat in Lagos State. They now discuss our concerns more than theirs! This is laughable. How does one explain the interest of the APC in the decision of the PDP to support one of its best to serve the country?

“This rumour is obviously the extension of the recent impotent threat by APC senators to oppose the screening of Senator Obanikoro. This is a politically influential, successful business and family man.”