The Northern Awareness Network (NAN), a prominent organisation dedicated to fostering unity and progress in the northern part of the country, has shed light on the motivations behind the reported emergence of fake factions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) allegedly led by Kabiru Marafa and Aminu Jaji.
According to NAN, the emergence of the faction is connected to the recent political realignment involving Senator Abdulaziz Yari and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, which formed a formidable alliance with significant political influence beneficial to President Bola Tinubu across the northern region.
The group in a statement on Thursday, said the move has provoked a sense of threat among figures such as Marafa and Jaji who are alleged to be orchestrating political actions against Tinubu and his administration in the North.
The statement signed by NAN Chairman, Salihu Suleiman, accused Marafa and Jaji’s of pent-up jealousies against the President, alleging that both individuals harbor deep-seated grudges against Tinubu, which is driving their current machinations.
“Specifically, Marafa is dissatisfied due to his belief that he was excluded from federal government appointments, while Jaji’s grievances stem from not being appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives,” the group said.
NAN also called for a thorough investigation into the sources of Jaji’s income to verify the claim of contributing huge amount to Tinubu’s campaign.
The forum also accused Jaji of financing religious sermons in Friday mosques targeting the President and emphasized the urgency for swift and decisive action to counter such actions.
“We are aware of the slanderous actions being financed and conducted under the guise of religious sermons. The President must take swift and decisive action to counter these calculated attacks.
“The actions of Senator Kabiru Marafa and Aminu Sani Jaji raise serious concerns about the political future of party politics in Nigeria. The motivations behind their factions within the APC must be thoroughly investigated, and decisive action must be taken to safeguard the unity and progress of the party. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must remain vigilant in the face of these challenges and strive to uphold the values of integrity and unity within his administration.
“NAN’s stance underscores the importance of addressing factionalism within the political landscape to maintain stability and progress in the country.
” The organisation remains committed to supporting measures that promote unity and integrity within the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC,” the group said.
