President Muhammadu Buhari met with all presidential hopefuls on the All Progressives Congress platform at State House, Abuja, on Saturday night, asking them to have talks and come out with a formidable candidate before the party’s primary election on June 6-8, 2022.
The meeting, according to the President, was part of an ongoing consultative process aimed at guaranteeing the seamless and strategic emergence of a standard bearer who will lead the APC to a resounding win in the 2018 presidential elections.
“Looking at this assemblage of personalities and considering your rich pedigree of accomplishments in life, I have come to the conclusion that our party, the APC, is rich in human resources and also that our nation is blessed with capable people that can successfully steer the ship of state into the future,” President Buhari said.
“I must salute your courage and your selfless spirit in volunteering to serve in the highest office of the land,” he said, citing his firsthand knowledge of the duties of the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the expectations of the citizenry.
“Our party, the APC, has won two consecutive presidential elections in 2015, the first when we were in opposition and the second when I ran for re-election in 2019.” Unity of purpose, strategic alignment, consultation, fairness, determination, and effective leadership were used to achieve both processes. In both cases, national and party objectives trumped all other considerations in our deliberations and decisions.
“The 2023 General Elections are fast approaching in a global, regional and national environment that is constantly changing and challenging. This demands that our party should become more aware of the changing environment, be responsive to the yearnings of our citizens, re-evaluate our strategy and strengthen our internal mechanism so that we would sustain the electoral successes.
“I am pleased to note that the party, recognizing the significance of all these demands, has over time developed several democratically acceptable processes and policies, that promote consultation, internal cohesion and leadership to facilitate victories at the polls.”
The President spoke about the meetings he had with stakeholders “who could help our party’s electoral fortunes, starting with state governors.” This is the second in the series, and I’m still excited to meet with party representatives. These actions are being done to maintain the party’s unity and coherence while also providing direction.
“Amongst others things, I reminded the APC Governors of the need for the party to proceed to the 2023 Presidential elections with strength, unity of purpose and to present a flag bearer who will give Nigerians a sense of hope and confidence, while ensuring victory for our party. I extend a similar reminder to all of you distinguished aspirants.”
President Buhari stated the APC would have its national convention on Monday, June 6, 2022, during which delegates will choose one candidate to represent the party in the 2023 Presidential Election. He acknowledged that party members are concerned about the outcome of the process.
“Given these circumstances, I charge you to recognize the importance of the stability and unity of the party, which cannot be overemphasized.
“Similarly, I wish to remind you that our choice of flag bearer must be formidable, appealing to the electorate across the board and should command such ability to unify the country and capacity to address our critical challenges.
“Ahead of the Convention, the party machinery has screened and found all aspirants eminently qualified. Recognizing this fact, the Screening Committee has, amongst others, recommended that consensus building through consultation, be intensified.
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