Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is concerned about the country’s security even after his tenure in office.
According to him, the unity, security, and prosperity of the nation matter most to him.
He stated this while addressing members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the party’s National Chairman, on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Thanking the group, Buhari said; “for the nice words on my role in processes leading to the emergence of our candidate, and his running mate, for the Presidential election in February, next year.”
He expressed happiness that the party was moving in that direction.
“I want to thank you all for the roles you played in the build-up; first to our national convention earlier this year, and later, to the primary elections.
“You were all of one mind, wanting the best for the Party; with the candidate emerging in a free and fair manner.
‘‘For us all, the cohesion and unity of the Party was the first priority…Ambition was second. I am glad that you all saw the larger picture, rather than narrow, self-serving interests,” Buhari said.
Buhari recalled that when the presidential running mate; Senator Kashim Shettima, was presented to him a couple of days ago; he had said he would reserve his comments till the handover ceremony on May 29, 2023, at the Eagle Square.
‘‘I still maintain that same position,’’ the President said; while lauding party members for acknowledging the many virtues that qualify the Vice Presidential Candidate for the noble position.
The President, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, expressed confidence that Shettima would not disappoint the party, and Nigerians at large.
He also commended the party for resolving to further mobilise more Nigerians; particularly youths, to register, and get their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs), saying ‘‘It is the way to go.’’
The National Chairman of the party, the Chairman, the Progressives Governors Forum, and Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and Shettima, in separate remarks, expressed gratitude to the President for his exemplary leadership which had strengthened the party in the aftermath of the convention and primaries.
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