Buhari welcomes Gov. Matawalle to APC

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Zamafara State Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been welcomed to the ruling party by President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement released by the presidency, signed by Senior Special Assistant to the president, Garba Shehu, Buhari congratulated Matawalle, on his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that the ruling party “is becoming more popular because of its impressive performance record and commitment to good governance.”

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In the message which was delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha at the defection ceremony in which held in Gusau on Tuesday, President Buhari said:

“I’m proud of your timely and wise decision to join the governing party and our doors are wide open to other politicians who believe in our vision to rebuild Nigeria.

“Your voluntary decision to join our party confirms the fact that our agenda for good governance is the only reason why Nigerians are getting attracted to the APC because the other alternative didn’t work.”

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Buhari also used the opportunity to urge all APC Governors and elected lawmakers across the country to not relent in their good works to foster the glory of the party

“continue to work harder to ensure our party maintains its popularity and retains power beyond 2023,” said President Buhari.

Buhari also reminded all elected official party members of APC that their performance is crucial to the continuous growth of the party.

“your performance at all levels will impact significantly on the fortunes of the party”, adding that “party leaders should avoid complacency at all times to build the APC from strength to strength,” he said.

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