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    CUPP condems APC hosting caucus meeting at Presidential villa

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    Olu Samuel

    The National secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP Chief Peter Ameh has condemned the ruling All progressive Congress, APC for hosting the caucus meeting of the party at the banquet hall of the Presidential villa.

    In a statement made available to our Correspondent in the early hours of Thursday, in Lokoja, Chief Ameh described the hosting of the meeting at the presidential Villa as an abuse of power which should be condemned by every Nigerian.

    “The Presidential Villa, the official residence and workplace of the President of Nigeria, is a symbol of national unity and the seat of power. It is a place where important national decisions are made, and where the President receives visiting dignitaries.

    However, recent events have raised concerns about the misuse of the Presidential Villa for partisan purposes. Specifically, the hosting of the APC National Caucus meeting at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa should be widely criticized as an abuse of power.” He said.

    He said that the use of the Presidential Villa for partisan activities is a clear violation of the principles of democracy and fairness.

    ” The villa belongs to all Nigerians, regardless of their party affiliation. By hosting APC functions at the villa, the ruling party is essentially using state resources for their own political gain, while excluding other registered political parties from accessing the same facilities. This creates an uneven playing field and undermines the democratic process.”

    He said that the hosting of APC functions at the Presidential Villa sets a dangerous precedent.

    ” It suggests that the ruling party is above the law and can use state institutions for their own partisan purposes. This erosion of the separation of powers and the politicisation of state institutions can have far-reaching consequences for the stability of the country.

    The use of the Presidential Villa for partisan activities is a slap in the face of Nigerians who are struggling to make ends meet. At a time when the country is facing numerous challenges, including poverty, insecurity, and corruption, it is unacceptable that the ruling party is more concerned with consolidating its power than with addressing the pressing needs of the people.”

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