It’ll Be Difficult To Remove Tinubu, If He Is Sworn In, Says Bode George, Reveals Next Action
Bode George, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has shared concerns about the possible inauguration of Bola Tinubu as president if the ongoing court case is not resolved before the swearing in of the president-elect.
Speaking candidly in an interview with The Guardian, on the subject of the ongoing court case and the possibility of the PDP succeeding, George appealed for justice, fairness, and equity. He stressed the importance of a timely judgment from the tribunal, expressing concerns about the potential consequences if Tinubu were to be sworn in as president while the court case was ongoing.
George emphasized that the Constitution did not mandate a fixed inauguration date, and he called for patience until all election matters were resolved.
Responding to allegations of personal grudges against Tinubu, George clarified that he believed in justice and fairness, drawing on the principles instilled in him by his family’s political heritage. He emphasized that his stance was not driven by personal vendetta but by the pursuit of truth and righteousness.
George, when asked about the chances of Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s presidential candidate, regaining his mandate through the court, expressed hope that the judiciary would uphold fairness and justice. He invoked the symbolism of Lady Justice, emphasizing that the judges owed Nigeria a decision based on fairness and the rule of law. George drew parallels with a similar situation in Kenya, where the court’s decision to repeat an election upheld the principles of equity and fairness.
Discussing his support for the Labour Party’s candidate, Peter Obi, in the election, George explained that he believed in the wind of change that the LP represented. He criticized the lack of recognition for the Southwest within the PDP’s presidential ticket and stressed the importance of inclusivity in party calculations. George recounted his conversation with Atiku, urging him to consider the Yoruba people and their contributions to his family.
