We’re Unaware Of Gang-Up Against Tinubu — FG

The Federal Government, has said it is not aware of the alleged gang-up against the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, by some entity in the Presidential Villa.

Recall that the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday claimed that there is a gang up against Tinubu’s victory by some cabals in the Villa, a claim that has since been backed by several groups and individuals.

El-Rufai, who spoke on a Channels Television breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, explained that the persons in question were aggrieved that Tinubu defeated their candidate in the June 2022 APC presidential primary.

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Reacting, the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, told State House Correspondents after this week’s Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by the President at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, that Buhari is neutral in the February 25 election.

He said, “If there’s anybody who is working against any candidate, we don’t know officially.”

Mohammed argued that the Buhari-led government has been fair to all candidates regardless of party affiliations.

He said, “On a more serious note, one thing I can assure you is that, no matter who, this administration is focused and determined to ensure a free and fair election. And I think this administration, and for that matter now, the most important person in this regard is Mr. President.

“I think he has shown by words and deed that he is committed to a free, fair and credible election. And fair, free and credible elections mean not favouring or disfavouring anybody.

“Everywhere he goes, he makes that very clear, even as recently as Friday, when he was in Daura. He said the same thing. So if there’s anybody who’s working against any candidate, we don’t know officially.”

Speaking in Ogun State last Wednesday, the APC presidential candidate alleged plans to sabotage the coming election.

Tinubu cited the naira redesign policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the lingering fuel crisis and as part of plots to thwart the polls and his expected victory.