Nnamani, who made the accusation recently via his official Twitter handle, further asserted that Abati takes his business of politics seriously
By Kehinde Okeowo
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and senator representing Enugu East, Chimaroke Nnamani, on Wednesday, December 15, accused veteran journalist, Reuben Abati of disguising as a journalist, when he is a politician.
The former governor of Enugu State made the statement via a series of tweets on his official Twitter handle, where he alleged that Abati who was a PDP deputy governorship candidate in Ogun State in 2019, is out for what he can get in the next dispensation.
Nnamani, who also asserted Abati takes his business of politics seriously, has been vocal about his support for the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu and had in the past weeks, authored several statements listing reasons he should be voted into power.
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His recent ‘attack’ on Abati, a former presidential spokesperson, is also not unrelated to the media battle between the APC campaign council and Arise TV/Thisday – the media organisations Abati works for.
In his tweets, the senator said Abati’s vision is for Northern Nigeria to rule for 16 continuous years.
According to the senator, such a position “rewards perennial and acculturated anti-party practices coupled with political nomadism and itinerancy with presidential nomination.”
“His morality is Yoruba supporting Igbo insularity. Directly or inferentially, I will be accused of Tribalism. I plead guilty and own it. Igbos need to get to the centre this time. And get there urgently.
“Win win in Nigerian ethnic power trajectory as a Yoruba. His Kin’s party will win this election. It is also for him Win win as a serious politician masquerading as a journalist. His hustle comes with full guarantee. He is playing all wings on all sides in different leagues,” he added.
Nnamani who had in the past urged Igbos to shelve their clamour for the presidency and support the APC flag bearer while reinstating his support for Tinubu said he hopes that the “Igbo spirit will conquer” and the “bones will rise again.”
