President Muhammadu Buhari has said that none of the members of the National Assembly who defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had any quarrel with him or the government he leads.
Reacting to the developments which occurred in the early hours of today, Tuesday, in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the President said that he did not harbour anything against any of them.
“As the saying goes, all politics is local. We understand that some of the distinguished and honourable lawmakers have issues with their home states, especially on zoning which bars some of them from seeking another term in their constituencies.”
Saying that he is totally committed to the values of democracy, freedom of choice as well as total willingness to work with all members of the National Assembly, irrespective of their political party, for the benefit of the nation, Buhari explained that the APC had done its utmost to stop the defections.
He commended the leadership of the APC for relentlessly working for its unity and ensuring success in the upcoming elections and assured members of the APC of his total support.
The President called on the party faithful not to despair but to see the defections as a seasonal occurrence that happens on election eve.
He expressed confidence that no harm or injury will be done to the party and its aspirations by the movements.
President Buhari wished all the decamped members the best in their future undertakings.
