June 13, 2023“Those who cannot endure and accept the pain of defeat in elections do not deserve the joy of victory when it is their turn to triumph,” Tinubu had said.
Tinubu had, in his broadcast said “It has become imperative to state here that the unnecessary illegal orders used to truncate or abridge democracy will no longer be tolerated.” Shaibu also described as unconvincing Tinubu's claim that he “felt the pains of Nigerians” after the abrupt and unplanned removal of petrol subsidy, saying it was hypocritical of Tinubu to ask Nigerians to make sacrifices when he, in fact, had not given any assurances that he would reduce the cost of governance.
“Tinubu wants to impose the leadership of the legislative arm of government. He also wants to force the judiciary to bow to his will. Does he want to turn Nigeria into a dictatorship?” Shaibu queried. He added, “Tinubu said openly that he helped Rauf Aregbesola, Kayode Fayemi, Adams Oshiomhole to regain their mandates through the courts. Even his cousin, Gboyega Oyetola, who lost the Osun governorship election, went to challenge the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke in court. Why didn’t he advise them to accept defeat?