By Simon Ebegbulem

BENIN—FORMER Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Idada Ikpomnwen (retd), has described as damaging distraction, the allegation by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,  that President Muhammadu Buhari’s war against corruption is selective, urging the leadership of the party to shut its mouth in shame.

Ikponmwen, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, said: “I think all those accusing the President of selective justice, such as the PDP,  that he is only dealing with perceived opponents and people of rival parties, are just detractors. It is an unacceptable and damaging distraction which Nigeria cannot afford at this time. I believe that the best for Nigeria now is Muhammadu Buhari. The most outstanding quality that made Nigerians go for him is his incorruptibility and transparent life pattern. He obviously is the man who can change Nigeria by infusing selflessness and transparency into all facets of Nigeria’s life both public and private.

“The PDP should shut its mouth in shame. It had opportunity to move this country forward over one and a half decades, but did not do it. Rather, a cabal grew within the group, growing in misrule that worsened from day to day and leaving nothing but anger and frustration to Nigerians. We have started moving forward even by mere presence of a leader that is known to be genuine and committed to the progress of this country.”