Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki accused of duplicity, doing PDP in Kwara but APC in Abuja

Ex’Senate President Bukola Saraki accused of duplicity doing PDP in Kwara but APC in Abuja

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, of engaging in what it described as contradictory political conduct, alleging that he presents himself as an opposition figure in the state while allegedly courting favour with the ruling party at the federal level.

In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s spokesperson in Kwara, Abdulwaheed Babatunde, claimed that Saraki has questions to answer over allegations that he publicly associates with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara but is privately linked to efforts supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in Abuja.

Babatunde argued that the allegations, which suggest Saraki is seeking personal advantage from the APC-led federal government while retaining opposition status at home, cast doubt on his political consistency and sincerity.

He accused the former senate president of duplicity and disloyalty, describing the alleged actions as a betrayal of supporters who have remained loyal to him over the years.

According to Babatunde, Saraki should address the claims directly instead of allowing what he termed attacks on individuals who raised the concerns.

“Since Prof. Sulaiman Abubakar dropped the bombshell during a radio session, we have seen a well-coordinated attempt to smear his personality by some hirelings,” the statement reads.

“That’s very low and unwise, and what is expected of the former senate president is to clarify the issue because it is a weighty allegation.”

The APC spokesperson said Saraki has an obligation to both the public and his followers, “whose loyalty continues to hang in the balance,” to offer a clear explanation and set the record straight.

He further claimed that the allegations align with what he described as Saraki’s established political pattern.

“It only confirms the vintage Saraki: cunning, deceptive, unprincipled, and loyal to himself alone,” Babatunde said.

Babatunde also revisited events surrounding Saraki’s emergence as Senate President in 2015, alleging that he undermined party leadership at the time and showed disregard for Bola Tinubu.

He warned political actors in Abuja to be cautious in their dealings with Saraki, arguing that his past actions reflect a tendency to abandon principles when convenient.

The APC spokesperson maintained that the ruling party is consolidating its position nationwide under Tinubu’s leadership, pointing to the performance of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as proof of the party’s growing acceptance in the state.

“Whoever wants to affiliate with this winning team should do so boldly without playing hanky-panky or hide-and-seek,” he added.

He concluded by warning that any attempt to draw benefits from the ruling party while simultaneously operating as an opposition figure elsewhere would be “treacherous and unacceptable.”