2023: APC Might Lose Election to Opposition, President Buhari Warns
- Ahead of the 2023 general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the leadership of the APC
- The Nigerian leader on Thursday, January 6, noted if the party fails to close ranks to project APC they might lose
- Buhari stressed on the importance of unity of purpose among the leaders and other party members
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been warned of what may happen if they fail to close ranks to project the party ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The warning was given by President Muhammadu Buhari in an exclusive interview with NTA which aired on Thursday, January 6.
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According to Buhari, without unity of purpose among the leaders and other party members, APC might lose to the opposition.
He made the disclosure in reaction to the disagreement within the APC leadership, which is believed to be threatening the anticipated national convention of the party.
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Buhari also said there is a need for a system in the ruling party, adding that APC should be structured bottom-up.
He said the people would be allowed to choose their preferred candidate from polling unit to national levels.
President Buhari reveals the only thing he wants from Nigerians
Legit.ng previously reported that Buhari said he’s not “expecting any appreciation” from Nigerians after the end of his administration in 2023.
The Nigerian leader, however, said he would love to be remembered as a president who gave his best.
His words:
“I’ve been a governor, a minister, and I’m in my second term as president. So, I’ve gone through all the systems, and what else can I do for this country?"
You can not go scot-free, Buhari speaks on corrupt people joining APC
Meanwhile, the president also spoke on people accused of corruption joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The president rejected the notion that corrupt politicians defect to the ruling party to escape punishment.
According to Buhari, even if those accused of corruption join his party they can't go scot-free. He explained that such defections have not stopped his government’s insistence on accountability.
Source: Legit.ng
