Former Nigerian minister of information Labaran Maku, yesterday apologized to Nigerians in general and people of Nasarawa state for his participation in the government runs by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP as a minister), the party which he said created insurgents that have been killing people all over the country.
Maku who made this known while addressing his supporters at a campaign tour of Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, apologized to his people for participating in government that “is using insurgency to kill them.
“I regret working for this government, a government that is sponsoring some disgruntled elements to kill her people because of politics. All the killing taking place in Nigeria is a product of this government.”
Maku, who is now the governorship candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the coming election in Nasarawa State, emphasized that Boko Haram insurgency is a product of the PDP government.
He however, pledged to develop the state and to provide jobs to millions of unemployed people in the state.
He promised to do everything possible to discourage crime in the state.
Please stop spreading lies! Maku is a die hard GEJ fan forver! His campaign team has since come out to call this the fantasy of APC!
Statement below!
MAKU CONDEMNS STORIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIMING HE SAID PRESIDENT JONATHAN IS THE SPONSOR OF BOKO HARAM!- It’s a lie from the pit of hell!
It has come to the notice of the Maku Campaign Organisation that a false and mischievous report is on circulation in the social media purporting that the #APGA governorship candidate for #Nasarawa State in the February election, Mr. Labaran Maku said that President Goodluck is the sponsor behind Boko Haram.
This story is obviously a lie from the pit of hell and was planted by the enemies of President Jonathan and Mr. Maku’ s detractors.
The main objective of this fabrication is to cause mischief, disaffection and confusion.
Mr. Maku’s position has always been that the eruption of terrorism in the North is not the creation of President Goodluck Jonathan and the Federal Government of #Nigeria, but from the violent mix of religion and politics in some states in the North mainly controlled by the opposition APC which has left many parts of the Northern region in turmoil.
The spread of hate ideology is mainly responsible for terrorism and for the spread of violence.
It is disgusting that some actors have tried to use the violence in the north to malign Mr. President for cheap political ends. President Jonathan cannot and should not be blamed for the violence in the North, rather he should be commended for his effort in bringing the violence under control.
The North must look inward for solutions to the problem of violence in the region.
For the avoidance of doubt, let us restate that Mr. Labaran Maku has never said that President Goodluck Jonathan is the sponsor of Boko haram! This story and its mischievous source are lies from the pit of hell because Mr. Maku has and will continue to be an ardent supporter of President Jonathan and his transformation agenda.
The victory of Mr. Maku on the platform of APGA in the upcoming election is certain because he stands far and above all the contestants in terms of leadership attributes and the broad-based support required to rescue Nasarawa State from the brinks and return it to the path of peace, unity and sustainable development.
We call on our teeming supporters to disregard the lies and vote for Mr. Maku and President Goodluck Jonathan at the upcoming elections!
Zakari Edego
Director Publicity
Maku Campaign Organization
former president obasanjo should allow the election process. he should stop making inciting statement. am disappointed in Obasanjo.