Attahiru Bafarawa
Former governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has mentioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) is so hooked on energy that it can not concede defeat if it loses.
In an assertion, the previous governor mentioned the APC-led Federal Government is simply too directionless and reckless to be entrusted with an essential nationwide project similar to a normal election.
He famous that the insecurity within the nation have been critical tips that could the truth that an election could be a harmful gamble at this time limit.
Bafarawa mentioned: “If the APC and its government cannot organise a peaceful, fair and credible congresses, how can it hold a general election that will most likely bring about a change of government? An election is a very serious event and a party or a government which cannot deal with its internal issues cannot face the reverberations of a general election.”
He mentioned the issue with the APC is greed, noting that the APC administration have been pushed by desperation, saying: “They want to hold on to power at all costs.”
“A authorities or a party that doesn't know what inside democracy is all about is not going to settle for the decision of an election by which it's a loser.
“I strongly believe that even if an election takes place, the APC government will not accept defeat. It will like to hold on to power. And this will have dangerous consequences for the peace and stability of the country,” he added.