The APC Has No Respect For Democracy – LP Speaks On Muslim-Muslim Ticket

The Labour Party (LP) has berated the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for fielding the same faith ticket ahead of the February 25 presidential election.

The LP while opposing the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the APC insisted that it is not a true representation of inclusiveness and respect of diversity which democracy stands for.

Chief Spokesman of the LP Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Yunusa Tanko stated this  in a telephone interview with Vanguard on Tuesday.

He noted that Nigeria’s diversity has made it imperative for all political parties to take into account the sensibilities of citizens who all have roles to play in national development.

Tanko insisted that the decision of the APC to field the same faith ticket despite the grievances from the Christians shows that it spites collective sensibilities.

His words: “Our opposition to the same faith ticket is based on what true democracy stands for. True democracy in a society like ours recognizes and respects our diversity and this diversity must be reflected in our choice of candidates for the highest offices in the land. “The decision of the ruling APC to jettison this is a slight on our collective sensibilities.”