President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the Governors of Cross River and the Zamfara States, who recently left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The new APC members, Governors Ben Ayade and Bello Matawalle were accompanied to the event by the Chairman Caretaker Committee of the Party and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, Gov Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State who is Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum, and Governor Muhammed Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State.
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President Buhari handed the flags of the party to the two Governors, raised their hands aloft.
President Buhari in his remark said that the coming of the two Governors to APC was very important to the party, adding: “To be principled and identify your objectives is a great quality that should endear us to our people. Your people will respect you more for having the courage to come to APC at your own time. Nobody forced you, but you believe it is the best way to serve your people. I value your decision.”
Governor Mai Mala Buni said the Governors joined APC in appreciation of the good works the President was doing for the country and also announced that ward, local government, and state congresses of the party would start from July 31, 2021.
He said the congresses were shifted for one week because the initial dates clashed with Sallah festivities.
Editor: Ena Agbanoma
