Abuja, Nigeria, 14 Feb 2015: The All Progressives Congress Presidential
Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has acknowledged the strides of endorsement
of its presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, saying the
endorsements are a mark of upswing in victory for the APC in the March 28
presidential election.
The Director of Media and Publicity of the APCPCO, Malam Garba Shehu in a
press statement on Saturday, February 14 said the endorsements from a
section of Christian leaders from the north, that of former president
Olusegun Obasanjo and frontline industrialist, Festus Odimegwu, are clear
indications that Nigerians from all walks of life have accepted the
message of change which the APC promotes.
The statement noted that the APCPCO accepts these endorsements with a
sense of humility, adding “It is not in doubt that Nigeria is at a
threshold of history. The desire for change in Nigeria is multi-religious,
multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and, has now clearly shown, pro-business.”
According to Shehu, “The strides of endorsements coming for General
Muhammadu Buhari are a clear indication that Nigerians are widely
receptive to the message of change which the APC promotes.
“We are indeed very humbled by these endorsements. And we are more than
confident that the APC will coast to clear victory in the March 28
presidential election.
“The election could have held today, but in spite of the postponement to
March 28 and with many more Nigerians coming on board the train of change,
we know that we have the highest number of Nigerians behind us.
“As the Election Day inches closer, more and more Nigerians who probably
hitherto were sitting on the fence are now boldly coming out to identify
with our candidate.
“We are particularly inspired by the endorsement from Festus Odimegwu who
is a frontline industrialist and administrator. His glowing tribute to the
character trait of General Buhari is an incontrovertible testimonial to
the pro-business attribute of our presidential candidate.
“We need to restate that our campaign is not about witch-hunt. Our
campaign is driven by the uncompromising fervour to nip corruption in the
bud, provide jobs for our teeming youths and build a virile economy,
securing the lives and property of Nigerians, creating a level playing
ground for business owners and expanding the frontiers of prosperity in
the country.”