The Allied People’s Movement has advised President Bola Tinubu to resign or withdraw from the presidential race if he has no solutions to worsening economic and security challenges confronting Nigeria.
A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, the party condemned what it described as attacks by the presidency on the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja Catholic Diocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan.
According to the opposition, the criticism directed at the respected Catholic cleric over his comments on the country’s economic situation reflected intolerance of dissent and an unwillingness by the Federal Government to address the concerns of ordinary Nigerians.
The APM described the attacks on Onaiyekan as unacceptable, stressing that religious leaders should be respected for speaking on issues affecting the nation.
“Since President Tinubu has demonstrated through his reliance on excuses that he has no solutions, he should withdraw from the presidential race and allow younger hands with workable solutions to manage the affairs of our nation.
“The Allied People’s Movement strongly condemns the presidency’s attack on the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, over his comments regarding the country’s worsening economic situation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration,” the statement partly read.
The party further stated that rather than engaging with concerns raised by respected citizens and faith leaders, the government had chosen to resort to personal attacks.