APC Crisis: Ex-President Buhari Absent From Caucus, NEC Meeting, Gives Reason

• Former President Mohmmadu was absent from the caucus and national executive committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
• The meeting was held in Abuja on Wednesday, August 2, to deliberate on the current crisis and scramble for the party leadership.
• Meanwhile, President Buhari issued an apology via statement noting that he remains committed to the goals and vision of the party.

FCT, Abuja - Amid the ongoing crisis and scramble for leadership in the All Progressives Congress (APC), a caucus meeting was held in Abuja on Wednesday, August 2.

Similarly, the party's national executive committee (NEC) also met in what is believed to be a meeting to address the ongoing crisis in the party.

However, former President Muhammadu Buhari, who had been billed to attend the party's NEC and caucus meeting, was unavoidably absent.

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Buhari reiterates commitment to APC

Meanwhile, ex-President Buhari apologised for his absence at the crucial meeting in a statement issued through his spokesman, Garba Shehu.

He apologised, indicating that he could not attend due to earlier commitments.

The former President used the opportunity to express his support and commitment to the party while wishing it a good meeting as the leaders decide on important issues for the party and the nation.

Meanwhile, the caucus meeting is expected to squash the tension within the party stakeholders over the scramble for a new leadership following the resignation of Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Iyola Omisore as chairman and secretary, respectively.

There are speculations that the immediate past governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, is in pole position to land the position as the new national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Former VP Osinbajo absent from APC meeting gives reason

Similarly, the immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, said he would not be available for the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting.

The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, August 2, is expected to deliberate on the current scramble for the party's leadership and other challenges.

Meanwhile, the former Vice President sent a letter of apology and notification about his absence from the meeting, noting that he remains a loyal and committed member.

Source: Legit.ng