Former President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his loyalty to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to popularize it among Nigerians.
Buhari said this in a statement by his spokesman Garba Shehu on Thursday.
“I am an APC member and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to popularise the party by all means,” the president was quoted as saying amid rumours of defections from the ruling party.
Buhari ruled under the APC from 2015 to 2023.
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AM APC MEMBER, I LIKE TO BE ADDRESSED AS ONE-BUHARI.
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 member of the All Progressives Congress, APC and would like to be addressed as a loyal member of the party.
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 popularize it. “I am an APC member and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to popularize 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 as the highest honor, and would never ask for anything more.
He further stated that the pains taken by the founding fathers to establish a strong party to protect our constitution, and democracy as a system of government are worthy sacrifices that should be cherished and nurtured.
