Muhammadu Buhari, the former president, has declared his commitment to the current All Progressives Congress (APC) and promised to make it more popular in Nigeria.
Garba Shehu, Buhari’s spokesperson, made this claim in a statement on Thursday which was posted of the former president’s social media pages.
“I prefer to be referred to as an APC member. Amid speculations of defections from the ruling party, the president was quoted as stating, “I will do everything in my power to make the party more popular.”
Buhari served as the APC’s leader from 2015 until 2023.
Part of the statement reads, “Without referring to any individual, a cast of characters, or issues, principles and ideals currently being discussed by party leaders at various levels, the former president, Muhammadu Buhari,, has reiterated what he said times without number: that he is a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and would like to be addressed as a loyal member of the party.
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“He says he wants to leave no one in doubt that he would never turn his back to the party that gave him two terms of office and would do whatever he can to popularise it. “I am an APC member, and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to popularise the party by all means.”
“He went on to add that at present, he has nothing but gratitude for the support that the party gave him before and during his tenure as president, which he considers the highest honour, and would never ask for anything more.”
He further remarked that the difficulties done by the founding fathers to form a powerful party to safeguard our constitution, and democracy as a system of governance are worthy sacrifices that should be cherished and fostered.
