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Politics of Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Buhari welcomes Matawalle to the ruling APC

President Muhammadu Buhari welcomes Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle President Muhammadu Buhari welcomes Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) “is becoming more popular because of its impressive performance record and commitment to good governance.”

The President made the statement as he welcomed Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle following his defection from the largest opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Congress (PDP).

In a message delivered on his behalf by Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) at the defection ceremony in Gusau on Tuesday, President Buhari said:

“I’m proud of your timely and wise decision to join the governing party and our doors are wide open to other politicians who believe in our vision to rebuild Nigeria.

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“Your voluntary decision to join our party confirms the fact that our agenda for good governance is the only reason why Nigerians are getting attracted to the APC because the other alternative didn’t work.”

The President used the occasion to urge APC Governors and elected lawmakers across the country “to continue to work harder to ensure our party maintains its popularity and retains power beyond 2023.”

He reminded all elected party officials of the fact that “your performance at all levels will impact significantly on the fortunes of the party”, adding that “party leaders should avoid complacency at all times in order to build the APC from strength to strength.”