Frontline Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Aspirant, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, and Chairman Edo State chapter of the party, Chief Dan Orbih, have faulted the statement credited to President Muhammadu Buhari that his APC government “will not sacrifice national security for the rule of law.”

They both spoke when the presidential aspirant visited the PDP Edo state secretariat in Benin on Monday as part of his consultations with stakeholders ahead of the party’s national convention.

Turaki, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, argued that the position of the president is illegal on the strength of the fact that it is inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution which is the supreme law of the land.

Besides, Turaki says that there is danger in the position of Buhari because his government and his party, the APC may have a sinister motive of clamping on the opposition under the guise of national security as the country heads to the 2019 general elections. He lamented that the president is attempting to interpret the law illegally just as he and his party have been equating national interest with either personal interest or the interest of their party as they desperately attempt to cling to power.

Turaki, on arrival at Benin Airport earlier in the day, was received by former Minister of Works and Housing, Arc. Mike Onolememen, leadership of the party, critical stakeholders and EXCO members.

He was accompanied by his Campaign team led by the Director-General Kabiru Tanimu Turaki Campaign Organisation, Mr. Boni Haruna, Chief Dr. Steve Oru, Mr. Sola Atere, Alh. Umar Sani, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, Ms Nengi Ugbechi Nwuche, Alh. Lawal Umar, Francis Busam Adah, Rt Hon. Dr. Musa Ahmed Mohd, Mr. Stanley Nwabuisi, and Alh. Garba Garus, amongst others.

The consultation will continue with all relevant stakeholders and key actors across the length and breadth of this nation.