Daura, Katsina State – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has provided insight into his recent visit to the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, in Daura, Katsina State.
Ganduje led a delegation of National Working Committee (NWC) members to visit the former President in his hometown on Monday. The purpose of the visit was elucidated in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, in Abuja.
According to Ganduje, the primary reason for the visit was to formally introduce the newly constituted NWC of the APC to the former president. He also expressed the intention to extend warm regards and join in celebrating Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary with Buhari.
“It is mainly to introduce the newly constituted National Working Committee of our great party. And also to show to him our solidarity and to thank him for what he has done for the country in eight years,” Ganduje explained. “To also congratulate him on the Independence Day celebration, 63 years of development for Nigeria for which eight years must be a portion for his administration. That is why we are here in Daura at his residence, and we thank him for receiving us.”
Ganduje also touched upon the recent victories of the APC in several tribunal judgments. He expressed his contentment with these developments but stressed the importance of upcoming off-season elections in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo. He confidently stated, “Of course, seeing is believing and we are happy and comfortable. But that is not enough. We have three off-season elections coming up in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo. Insha Allah, we will also win these elections. So, we are happy with the developments.”
Following their visit, the national chairman and other NWC members returned to the Federal Capital Territory.