In this interview with Ayoola Olasupo, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu, sheds light on internal challenges facing the party, pressing national issues and key political, economic, and social hurdles stifling Nigeria’s progress Before the APC removed Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip of the Senate, you were one of the stakeholders who criticised his remarks on President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Do you believe this is a productive stance for an opposition party? I never criticised him. He has caused significant harm, even during President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure.
The character of the APC in this country is dangerous. They claim to fight corruption but end up becoming part of it themselves. If you join the APC, all your sins are forgiven, regardless of the party you originally come from.
Another example is that if you speak against the APC or their government, you are ostracised. If you lack commendable character, as long as you are in the APC, it’s not an issue. For instance, if you stole N50bn, just join them, and your sin would be forgiven.
Now, if you criticise the APC, the president, or Godswill Akpabio, you will be ostracised. This is dangerous for our country’s development and democracy. Can anything stop that? People in the executive chambers are exploiting the masses and have devised a palliative economy, aware that they have imposed hunger and fear on the people.
From the outset, they claimed they would eradicate.