Gombe South Group Warned Against "Political Opportunism"; Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention

The recent political maneuverings in Gombe South have sparked a predictable flurry of commentary, but one must question the substance behind the anonymous critiques leveled against Rt Hon Ali Isa JC's defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

We are presented with an "open letter" to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, penned by a group styling themselves as "Concerned Citizens of Gombe South." Yet, in a display of what can only be described as political cowardice, these "citizens" refuse to attach their names to their missive. This anonymity is not a shield for genuine concern; it is a cloak for opportunism and a clear sign of political self-defeat. If their criticisms of Hon Ali Isa JC as a "lightweight" or "opportunistic" politician were rooted in truth, they would possess the courage of their convictions to reveal their identities.

Instead, they resort to the tired tactics of blackmail and fear-mongering, attempting to undermine a politician with a proven record of achievement. The implication that Hon Ali Isa JC is merely seeking an "automatic ticket" for the 2027 elections, at the expense of supposed party stalwarts, lacks any factual basis. The reality, as witnessed by the vibrant reception of his defection, is that his move has demonstrably revitalized and strengthened the APC within Gombe South. His engagements with national and state stakeholders signify not desperation, but a strategic alignment that promises to bolster the party's standing.

From our vantage point, the true story here is the injection of renewed energy into the APC. Those who hide behind amorphous group identities and engage in baseless accusations are, in all likelihood, individuals who have failed to deliver for the people of Gombe South themselves. They fear Hon Ali Isa JC's formidable record and the prospect of facing him on their own meager achievements. It is time for genuine political discourse based on verifiable accomplishments, not the shadows of anonymous slander.