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This Is Just A “Seasonal Occurrence”, Buhari To APC Faithful, Wishes New Decampees Well
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the wave of defections that hit the ruling party, APC on Tuesday, urging party faithful to see it a “seasonal occurrence” that is unavoidable at the eve of every election.
Buhari said the defections had nothing to do with his government as he explained that the Senators involved may have existent problems in their localities which might inform the decision to quit the party and brighten their chances.
This was contained in a statement by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu.
Buhari expressed his total commitment to the values of democracy, freedom of choice as well as total willingness to work with all members of the National Assembly, irrespective of their political party, for the benefit of the nation.
In his reaction to the developments Tuesday morning at the National Assembly, the President noted that none of the defecting federal lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had any specific grievances against him or the government he leads; neither did he harbour anything against any of them.
“As the saying goes, all politics is local. We understand that some of the distinguished and honourable lawmakers have issues with their home states, especially on zoning which bars some of them from seeking another term in their constituencies,” he said.
Noting that the APC had done its utmost to stop the defections, the President commended the leadership of the party for relentlessly working for its unity and ensuring success in the upcoming elections.
President Buhari assured members of the APC of his total support and urged party faithful not to despair but to see the defections as a seasonal occurrence that happens on election eve.
He expressed confidence that no harm or injury will be done to the party and its aspirations by the movements.
President Buhari wished all the decamped members the best in their future undertakings.
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