A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jesutega Onokpasa, has delivered a scathing assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, warning that the president risks becoming a one-term leader if urgent improvements are not made.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, Onokpasa stated that Tinubu had “failed woefully” in meeting the expectations of Nigerians, particularly in addressing economic hardships and ensuring good governance.
“It is not a question of people defecting to our party. It is a question of are we ruling well? In that sense, we failed woefully,” Onokpasa said. “President Bola Tinubu has failed woefully to rule well, provide food for Nigerians, and give succour in these hard times.”
Onokpasa also commented on the recent defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori — whom he referred to as his cousin — to the APC. He expressed skepticism about the move, suggesting that it added little value to the party or the state.
“Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who recently defected to our party, is actually my cousin. I don’t have the slightest idea why he defected to our party. He did not inform me. I wish him well,” he said.
The APC chieftain emphasized that the ruling party should focus less on political defections and more on delivering good governance, warning that the increasing trend of opposition politicians crossing over to the APC undermines the principles of democracy.
