President Muhammadu Buhari has 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.