Not Gbajabiamila, APC group ask Tinubu to choose James Faleke as Chief of Staff

The National Coalition of opposition political parties who worked for the victory of the Tinubu/Shettima at the 2023 presidential election under the platform of The National Support Project for Tinubu/Shettima (NSPTS) has urged president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Rt. Hon James Abiodun Faleke as his Chief of Staff.

The group said that the appointment of Faleke would be a just reward for loyalty and respect for the current national approval ratings. They also noted that his appointment would symbolize the president-elect's character as the elected president of all Nigerians and not a section of the country.

The group made the call on Wednesday, April 12 at a press briefing in Abuja.

The group comprises over 400 support groups cut across the leading opposition political parties with structures in the 36 states of Nigeria.

Ochachangolo Armstrong Adah, leader of the group said: "As a group we lived up to our faithfulness and fidelity to promises made. We promised to give our full and unalloyed support to the sustenance of Nigeria's unity and stability as expressed by the majority of Nigerians through the instrumentality of the ballot.

"The results of the presidential elections have shown, we delivered. A feat that was made possible by the dynamic and liberal leadership style displayed by Rt.Hon James Falake.

"We are therefore appealing to the president-elect’s good conscience to adopt the principle of fairness, equity and justice to correct any perceived imbalances that may arise as he assembles his team for Nigeria and Nigerians.

"Rt. Hon James Falake have demonstrated rare capabilities and capacity in organization." Speaking on the challenge in the election petitions tribunal of Tinubu’s victory by some opposition political parties and presidential candidates, Ochachangolo added: "We believe that Tinubu’s victory was ordained by God so we are very confident that he will prevail and overcome all obstacles that will come his way before and after his swearing-in on May 29, 2023."