Buhari Reveals Why APC Lost Many States In 2019 Polls
President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed why his party, All Progressives Congress (APC) lost a number of states in the 2019 general elections.
It is unusual for a ruling party to lose several states in an election, according to Buhari, but the APC-led administration did so to demonstrate that they are a tolerant group.
He said the opposition won the states the ruling party lost to show that the ruling party respects individuals while speaking at the State House to receive Governors Ben Ayade (Cross River) and Bello Matawalle (Zamfara), who just joined the APC.
Chairman of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni; Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) and Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu; and Governor Muhammed Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State accompanied Ayade and Matawalle on the visit.
“I congratulate you for leaving your constituencies for our great party. We lost many states at the last election, which is unusual for a ruling party. But we did it to prove that we are a tolerant group. We wanted to demonstrate that we respect individuals.
“We emphasized that we respect our people. That was why we insisted on free and fair elections. Leaders should show honesty and respect for their followers.
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“To be principled and identify your objectives is a great quality that should endear us to our people. Your people will respect you more for having the courage to come to APC at your own time. Nobody forced you, but you believe it is the best way to serve your people. I value your decision,” the president said.
President Buhari, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, added, “this is one of the happiest times for us in this party. For you to have the courage to leave your constituencies speak a lot. I wish Nigerians will reflect about it.”
He told the two governors that their people will appreciate them more as a result of their brave decision to join the APC.
President Buhari presented the two governors with party flags and raised their hands, emphasizing the importance of their joining the APC.
Governor Mai Mala Buni said the governors joined the APC in recognition of the president’s contributions to the country.
Meanwhile, the APC has declared that its congresses will begin on July 31, with ward congresses first, followed by local government and state congresses.
This was stated in a letter dated July 11, 2021, sent to the chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), jointly signed by Governor Mai Mala Buni and Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, respectively, and sighted by one of our journalists yesterday.
