ASHENEWS reports that a group, the National Conscience Agenda, has accused the Nigerian political elites as bereft of conscience and principles.
The group was reacting to the visit by Daniel Bwala, the spokesperson of the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abukar to President Bola Tinubu.
The Convener of the group, Gambo Yusuf, in a statement made available to ASHENEWS on Thursday, chided Bwala over his utterances at the visit to Tinubu.
According to Yusuf, Bwala’S volte-face against Atiku and the PDP, “demonstrated the notorious fact that some politicians are unpatriotic, boisterous, naive and self-seeking.”
The group wondered “why a political party leader in the capacity of Bwala could descend so low with impunity”, adding that, “come what may, Mr Bwala should be heard and seen protecting the PDP at all times and considering the roles he played in the last Presidential election.”
Gambo maintained that “the open declaration of Bwala against his own political party, demonstrates the lack of trustworthiness of the political class in Nigeria, which among other vices, is an impediment of democracy in the country.
“The dishonourable out-burst of Daniel Bwala in favour of President Ahmed Tinubu, explains how political party leaders themselves destroy their party and leaders without consideration for original affiliation.
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“If the spokesperson of Atiku campaign organization had worked sincerely for the success of the party, he would not have had reasons to suddenly attach himself to the President on frivolous excuses.
“For Bola Tinubu to act decisively on any perceived corrupt allegations to Bwala’s admiration, the President was just performing his duty, which should not be taken as extraordinary,” he cautions.
He then enjoined politicians to always be guided by their conscience while consciously taking political decisions above material quest for a corrupt free society.
The group called on Atiku to redefine his partners and be vigilant if he is still interested in politics.
