Buhari reaffirms loyalty to APC amid defections, vows to popularise party

Abdullateef Fowewe

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasising that he remains a loyal member and will work to popularise the party.

This statement comes amid significant defections, including that of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who recently joined the Social Democratic Party.

“I am an APC member and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to popularise the party by all means,”
Buhari in a statement on Thursday, by his spokesman, Garba Shehu.

The former president further expressed gratitude for the APC’s support during his presidency, calling it the “highest honor” and pledged to uphold the sacrifices made by the party’s founding fathers to protect democracy.

“Without referring to any individual, cast of characters, or issues, principles and ideals currently being discussed by Party leaders at various levels, former President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated what he’s 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.

“He says he wants to leave no one in doubt that he would never turn his back on the Party that gave him two terms of office, and would do whatever he can to popularise it.

“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 honour, 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,” Shehu had written.