The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has questioned the democratic credentials of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, arguing that neither has a credible record in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle.
The ruling party made the allegation in a statement titled “Democracy Without Sacrifice: The Myth of Obi and Atiku”.
The Lagos APC said genuine democracy is sustained through sacrifice, consistency, respect for institutions and loyalty to the people’s will, rather than what it described as selective outrage and politics of convenience.
According to the party, a review of Nigeria’s democratic journey shows that Obi and Atiku did not play any notable role during the resistance against military rule.
It claimed that both men were absent at a time when activists endured detention, exile and intimidation in defence of democratic ideals.
“They made no sacrifices, bore no scars and took no risks in defence of democracy. Yet today, they seek to appropriate the moral capital earned by braver patriots,” the statement said.