2023: APC Will Remain Ruling Party – Buni

The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressive Congress, Mia Mala Buni, has expressed enthusiasm that the ruling party has “the potential and capacity to remain” in power beyond 2023

Buni stated this while addressing party faithfuls at the APC National Congress at the Eagle Square Abuja, on Saturday.

The Yobe State governor premised his stance on the 41 million registered voters the party has gathered, and thus making it the largest political party in Africa.

Buni advised members to be united in the midst of the many challenges facing the party.

He said. “It is pertinent to point out that we are conscious of the anxiety among our members for the conduct of the convention to elect substantive national leaders. We are also aware of the rising interests among individuals and groups, especially those with the ambition to aspire in the 2023 general elections.

“This anxiety has, however, translated into some internal wrangling and squabbles recently recorded in the party. Such internal disputes are both normal and common, especially in a growing democracy like ours. The beauty of such disagreements is the ability and resilience to resolve them and emerge out of them stronger.

“l wish to commend Mr President for the excellent leadership exhibited in resolving the seeming contention with ease, and without adverse effects on the party and the convention.

“As we elect new national officials, l call on every member of the party to please support and cooperate with the leaders from wards to the national level. We should please bury our differences and collectively work for the interest and success of our party.

“This is very necessary for us to approach the 2023 general elections with a united front. We can only achieve much in unity, just like the broom, which is our party symbol.

“I am now more confident than ever, that with a population of over 41million registered members and still counting, the APC has the potential and capacity to remain Nigeria’s ruling party, and indeed, Africa’s largest political party,” Buni said.

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