Ex-APC Chair Chair charges public figures to stop pulling down Govt. accomplished appointees
Agency Report
Mr Basil Ejidike, National Coordinator of Association of Former APC State Chairmen (AFSC-APC), has charged public figures to channel their energy into constructive national development rather than pulling down accomplished government appointees and political leaders.
He gave the charge in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja while reacting to the recent war of words between celebrity socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest and the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi.
Ejidike a former Anambra APC Chairman described the development as unfortunate and completely misplaced, saying it was time for decorum to be restored.
He condemned the growing trend of public insults and derogatory remarks directed at senior accomplished government officials and APC leaders and stakehoders, warni
ng that respect should be given to national figures who had made their marks in society.
He said it was unfortunate that public discourse had degenerated to a point where basic respect for elders and constituted authorities was routinely discarded.
“These days, people appear to have thrown every decorum to the dogs, they no longer have respect for their elders and constituted authorities,” he said.
He wondered where the comparison between Umahi and Cubana Chief Priest was, saying most socialite’s critique lacked substance, adding that Cubana Chief Priest was virtually a non-starter and should first learn the ropes.
Ejidike argued that anyone attempting to question Umahi’s decades of contributions to national building and his administrative milestones was either profoundly ignorant or acting in bad faith.
He challenged Cubana Chief Priest and critics to match Umahi’s infrastructural footprint as a public servant and compare his executive tenure to others across the country.
According to him, Umahi is presently rated among the most high-performing ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, making the attacks not only unprovoked, but highly unnecessary.
Ejidike while addressing criticisms regarding the South-East region and political succession, dismissed arguments that Umahi had short-changed his home region, or that his family members should be barred from political participation.
He said Umahi served Nigerians across board, and the South-East zone had objectively fared far better under his current portfolio than it did under many of his predecessors.
The forum’s coordinator, therefore called for immediate cessation of hostilities and political mudslinging against him and other government appointees.(https://newsatlarge.ng)