Ribadu denies insulting Kwankwaso, Amaechi
Former EFCC boss, Nuhu Ribadu, who defected from the All
Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Parties, has denied allegations that he lambasted the
governor of Kano State, Rabiu kwankwaso and his counterpart, Governor
Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State.
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Nuhu Ribadu denied the allegation in a fresh statement posted on his Facebook wall on Tuesday, Ribadu appealed
to who he referred to as ”my friends” to understand his decision as it
was carefully thought and do not wish to hurt anyone’s feelings.
He
said ”I know how difficult it may be for you to come to terms with my
defection to another party. But I must assure you that it’s a carefully
considered decision for which I do not wish to hurt anyone’s feeling.
I’ll not embark on a needless animosity with my good friends,
irrespective of political, religious, regional and ethnic affiliations.
The former EFCC boss denied issuing a statement that disregard APC and its members, adding that it was fabricated.
He
said ”Let me quickly make it known that I did not issue a statement
disparaging APC and its members, including Governors Amaechi, Kwankwaso…
These were clearly fabricated, expected backlash, by mischievous
characters interested in misleading the public and drawing a picture of
non-existent feuds between me and my good friends.”
He appealed to
the APC and said ”My defection shouldn’t be seen as an initiation of
political antagonism with my good friends in another party. I still hold
them in high esteem, and even where there are marked differences, I
believe there are decorous and honorable ways of resolving them. So,
kindly disregard any statement said to be by me attacking the
personality of any politician since my defection. I’ll never allow
myself to be drawn into such disrespectful exchange.
"As for my
next step in this political struggle, this would be made known in due
time. For now, I wish to assure you that my defection is in pursuit of a
good cause, and never out of any selfish interests as portrayed by a
section. Thanks for bearing with me on this decision, and for those who
have been in solidarity with my struggles and still giving me the
benefits of the doubt, I’m most grateful. I’ll never let you down on
this new path. Thank you!"
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