“I Remain Member APC Member” – Fmr President Buhari

By Ayodele Oni

Former President Mohammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) .

Apparently reacting to former Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai who described Buhari as one of his godfathers, the former president maintained that he would like to be addressed as a loyal member of the party.

El-Rufai has since left APC and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

A statement on Thursday by Garba Shehu, a Media Aide to the former President stated that “Without referring to any individual, cast of characters, or issues, principles and ideals currently being discussed by Party leaders at various levels, former President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated what he’s said times without number, that he is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC)  and would like to be addressed as a loyal member of the party.

“He says he wants to leave no one in doubt that he would never turn his back on the Party that gave him two terms of office, and would do whatever he can to popularise it.

“I am an APC member and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to popularise the party by all means.

“He went on to add that at present, he has nothing but gratitude for the support that the Party gave him before and during his tenure as President, which he considers as the highest honour, and would never ask for anything more.

“He further stated that the pains taken by the founding fathers to establish a strong party to protect our constitution, and democracy as a system of government, are worthy sacrifices that should be cherished and nurtured.”