Lagos APC slams Dino Melaye, reaffirms support for Tinubu’s economic reforms
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed former Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Dino Melaye over his criticism of the borrowing policy of President Bola Tinubu administration.
Lagos APC in a statement issued on Saturday by its Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, took a swift at Melaye, saying his Senate career was remembered more for his wardrobe parades, comic theatrics, and luxury car convoys than for any tangible legislative contribution.
Oladejo added ” Nigeria’s current borrowing is strategic, targeted at productive infrastructure, power, transport, and critical sectors that will unlock economic growth. This is far removed from the reckless borrowing and squandermania that defined Dino’s PDP era, when loans were blown on frivolities, white elephant projects, and the obscene lifestyles of politicians.
” It is therefore the height of irony for Dino Melaye – a man whose Senate career is remembered more for his wardrobe parades, comic theatrics, and luxury car convoys than for any tangible legislative contribution- to lecture anyone on fiscal discipline. Nigerians remember too well that Dino had more exotic cars, each flaunting his vanity registration plates boldly inscribed “DINO”, than he ever had meaningful motions or bills on the floor of the Senate. His political career is a catalogue of excess, self-indulgence, and drama, not service.
” What moral authority does a man who turned the Red Chamber into a fashion runway and karaoke lounge have to discuss economic management? The same Dino who was more famous for flaunting his mansions, singing his infamous “Ajekun Iya” chorus, and staging fainting spells than for sponsoring people-oriented legislation now wishes to pose as an economic messiah. Nigerians are not deceived”.
Defending Tinubu’s economic policy, Oladejo said “President Tinubu is borrowing not to fund champagne lifestyles but to build lasting foundations for growth. There is a world of difference between a drunkard borrowing to sustain his reckless habits and a businessman borrowing to expand his enterprise”.
” We must remind Dino that governance is not a Nollywood audition. Nigeria’s destiny cannot be tied to comedy skits, musical interludes, or staged fainting performances. If he is desperate for attention, he should confine himself to the entertainment industry, where his talents for singing, and costume display will find ready appreciation. But as far as serious governance is concerned, Nigerians deserve sober, intelligent contributions- not the rantings of a clown who long missed his calling”.
The Lagos APC reaffirmed its support for Tinubu’s economic reforms, assuring Nigerians that no amount of distractions would distract the president from the work of rebuilding the nation.
