The APC governors, otherwise known as the Progressive Governors Forum, say the world is “celebrating” the outcome of Nigeria’s February 25 presidential election amid the turbulence and uncertainty that often characterise it in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The governors also stated that history would be kind to President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring a generally peaceful election and seeing to the ruling party’s success.
Presidential media aide Garba Shehu disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
On Thursday, the APC governors, led by Governor Atiku Bagudu (the PGF chair), met with Mr Buhari.
The Kebbi governor said the visit was to say “Happy Sallah” to the president and thank him for his leadership of the party and the nation.
“Congratulations, your party won the presidency, a majority in the Senate and for being the leading party in the House of Representatives. These successes would not have happened without your support,” stated Mr Bagudu. “History will remember you kindly. Around the world, the election is being celebrated because of the turbulence in the region and in the developing world, all courtesy of your leadership.”
The PGF chair added, “We won by sheer hard work, the same thing you have always encouraged us to do. We thank you immensely for everything.”
The president urged the APC governors to stick together and openly address issues among themselves.
“Try and keep solving problems. Be courageous to discuss them openly between yourselves. This is the best way to survive politically in Nigeria. You (governors) have a programme to meet regularly and to discuss issues and how to maintain the party nationwide,” added Mr Buhari.
The governors in attendance were from Plateau, Imo, Kwara, Ekiti, Kaduna, Kogi, Lagos, Cross River, Jigawa, Katsina, Ogun and Nasarawa. Others who attended the occasion included deputy governors of Kano, Gombe, Borno and Ebonyi, as well as the secretary to the government of the federation.
(NAN)
