Betrayal In Broad Daylight!” APC Blasts Saraki Over Alleged Backdoor Support For Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has accused former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, of playing a double game in Nigerian politics.

In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Abdulwaheed Babatunde, alleged that Saraki presents himself as an opposition figure in Kwara State while allegedly seeking favour and relevance within the ruling party at the federal level.

The APC challenged Saraki to respond to claims that he openly associates with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state but is quietly backing President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in Abuja.

Babatunde said reports suggesting that Saraki is courting the ruling party in the nation’s capital for personal advantage, while maintaining an opposition posture at home, cast serious doubt on his political integrity.

He described the alleged behaviour as hypocritical and disloyal, arguing that it undermines the trust of supporters who continue to stand by the former Senate President.

According to him, Saraki has an obligation to address the accusations directly instead of allowing attacks on those who raised the concerns.

The statement read in part, “Since Prof. Sulaiman Abubakar made the revelation during a radio programme, there has been a coordinated effort by some individuals to malign his character.

“This approach is unfortunate and misguided. What is expected of the former Senate President is to provide clarity, given the seriousness of the allegation.”

Babatunde added that the claims align with what he described as Saraki’s long-standing political conduct.

“It merely reinforces the familiar Saraki — calculating, deceptive, unprincipled, and loyal only to his personal interests,” he said.

The APC spokesperson also referenced Saraki’s emergence as Senate President in 2015, alleging that he acted against party directives and sidelined President Tinubu during the process.

He warned political actors in Abuja to exercise caution in their dealings with Saraki, citing what he called a pattern of inconsistency and disregard for party loyalty.

“Anyone who wishes to align with this winning team should do so openly, not through secrecy or political gamesmanship,” Babatunde said.

He concluded that any attempt to benefit from the ruling party while simultaneously playing opposition politics elsewhere is “treacherous and unacceptable.”