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…Says big political parties, leaders have failed the country
Chief Olumuyiwa Filani, on Tuesday, announced his resignation as a member of the party in the state.
He expressed disappoinment in APC, saying he could not continue in a party where citizens were not given equal treatment, described big political parties and leaders in the country as ‘forest of failures’
He lamented the low per cent of youths involvement in governance, high unemployment rate and security challenges bedevilling the country.
Filani announced his renunciation in his country home, in Ward 4, Ikole Local Government Area of the State.
“I joined the political party, All Progressives Congress (APC) fully in the year 2010 with membership serial number ‘3’ which I have returned to the party chairman at ward 4, Ikole Local Government, Ekiti State, Nigeria in line with the party’s constitution.
” I became a member of the party with hopes of creating a political power that would serve the needs of the people of our great country Nigeria, envisioned a country where all people are treated equally regardless of colour, tribe, religion and be given chance of a good life.
“Unfortunately this is not the case and I can no longer standby and watch helplessly. It is very obvious and indeed unfortunate that all big name parties and our political elders’ generations have failed us and our noble country.
” I am now convinced that the.problems of Nigeria is above what the All Progressives Congress (APC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) could solve, that is why I am now pitching my tent against APC”
“Our youths they say, are the future of tommorow, but in this nation the youths are not encouraged, unemployment is now the order of the day, insecurity has taken over and gradually our lives are becoming exactly the opposite of that which we expect .”
He urged it was important for people to speak out, saying otherwise could be disastrous.
“When the wise refuse to talk, the fools multiply, we’re tired of the status quo, it is essential that we speak out, when we can, before things eventually get out of hand.”
He said having considered the above, he unequivocally and with no iota of regrets renounced his membership of the All Progressives Congress(APC).
Filani was a former Commissioner of Fiscal Responsibility Commission between 2011 -2014 during Governor Fayemi’s term and former Chairman of Western HOTELS LTD( A subsidiary of Oodua Group of Companies) between 2004 -2007.
