President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on his defection from PDP to the APC, saying that the ruling party “is becoming more popular because of its impressive performance record and commitment to good governance.
The President, who stated this at the defection ceremony in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara state, said that he was impressed by Governor Matawalle timely and wise decision to join the governing party and stressing that their doors are wide open to other politicians who believe in the vision of APC to rebuild Nigeria.
Represented by the Secretary to Government of the Federation, (SGF), Boss Mustapha, the president reminded all elected party officials of the fact that their 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.”
The President used the occasion to urge APC Governors and elected lawmakers across the country to continue to work harder to ensure that APC maintains its popularity and retains power beyond 2023.
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