Harnie Gold
Member
Tonye Princewill, a former governorship candidate of Rivers State has dumped the All Progressive Congress (APC) party citing the Muslim-Muslim ticket as reason.
In a letter, addressed to the APC Chairman of his ward, the Tahhed Royal Ward in Buguma, Asar Toru Local Government Area, on Monday July 12, 2022, Mr Princewill, announced his resignation from the party.
“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," he said.
In his letter, he appreciated the former governor of Rivers State, Hon. Chibuike Amaechi "and all his efforts".
He stated that, Tinubu's decision to chose a Muslim as a running mate, shows Tinubu is saying that a northern Christian has no electoral value.
He said:
"While I appreciate my leader, 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 to 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.
“The men and women of our party here in Rivers are the most loyal and faithful supporters I have met. They know what is right and wrong.
“And they know me. I enjoyed working with them and I’m so sad to leave. 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. By doing this, Tinubu is saying that a northern Christian has no electoral value. My staying means I agree.
“I wish you well. And I remain grateful to our leader (Rotimi Amaechi), but I can not defend the indefensible, to be totally honest, neither should you.”