Coming at a time when President Jonathan is fine tuning the national security apparatus for effective counter terrorism strategies, the directive by the APC leadership to its National Assembly Members to block the passage of the Appropriation Bill 2014 as well as the confirmation of new service chiefs must be totally condemned by all patriotic Nigerians.
This is a direct affront on the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which provides that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government. Complying with such inimical directives will invariably inflict maximum damage to the security and well being of the common man more than anyone else in Nigeria. It is the height of irresponsibility and political terrorism in the name of opposition politicking.
The APC has by its crude political (mis)calculation exposed their true colours, they have demonstrated that they are desperate power mongers who would sacrifice anything including Nigeria’s toddling but thriving democracy for the
sake of political power. That a party which perambulates about as progressives could throw caution to the dogs by deliberately advocating for a total government shut down is most unpatriotic and self-serving. We are not surprised but this should tell Nigerians the kind of change they go about chanting.
The PDP led National Assembly has always and will continue to demonstrated an unmatched sense of patriotism and nationalism at all timesa.
Signed
Bitrus Kaze
Member House of Reps
Jos South-Jos East Federal Constituency
Plateau State
