By Don Silas President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday in Abuja, told Nigerians that in six months, they would appreciate the governing...
By Don Silas
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday in Abuja, told
Nigerians that in six months, they would appreciate the governing party, the
All Progressives Congress (APC).
Buhari said APC, under his leadership, will continue to
respect Nigerians by ensuring that their votes count and the people’s voice
matters in choosing political leaders at different levels.
The President, who received members of the Progressive
Governors’ Forum (PGF) led by Chairman and Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar
Atiku Bagudu, at the State House, noted that non-interference in elections,
give credence to the political process, ensures participation and inclusiveness
and shows that the governing party respects the electorate.
“I want Nigerians to know that we respect them and for us to
show that we will allow them to vote who they want.
“We all witnessed what happened in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun
States. What happened in those states gives me a lot of hope that we are
succeeding.’’
For the 2023 elections, Buhari said the government would
also ensure that Nigerians don’t get intimidated or humiliated by those in
positions or the more privileged.
“We will not allow anyone to use personal resources or their
influence to intimidate other Nigerians. We will not allow intimidation
materially, morally or physically. This is the kind of leadership that can
emerge and consolidate our nation.
“In six months, Nigerians will appreciate the government of
APC that we are sincere and we respect them,’’ he added.
President Buhari urged the party’s political leaders to
intensify efforts in “thinking, meeting and strategizing for the 2023
elections.’’
In his remarks, the Chairman of the PGF thanked the
President for his leadership, guided by wisdom and foresight, affirming that
the Nigerian economy had been growing in spite of challenges.
“We want to congratulate you on the positive trajectory of
the economy, with the 3.5 per cent growth in the second quarter, up from 3.1
per cent of the first quarter of this year. Infrastructure projects are ongoing
in parts of the country, and the social intervention programme is expanding,’’
Bagudu stated.
The PGF Chairman told the President that some APC governors
were contesting elections for a second term in 2023 with impressive records in
their first term.
“We note the pronouncement of ASUU. We recall the appeal of
the President to ASUU while we were visiting Daura that they should consider
the future of students.
“We will not dwell on that now. We are ready to accept any
negotiations for resolution,’’ Bagudu added.
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