President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina state today (Photo:Bayo Omoboriowo)
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari today, 5th of May, 2018 participated in
the All Progressives Congress ward congress at Sarkin Yara A Ward of
Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State. He was joined by Katsina State Governor Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello
Masari, APC Chairman in the state, Mallam Shittu S. Shittu, Members
House of Rep. for Daura, Sandamu and Maiadua Hon. Sani Saidu and
Chairman Stakeholders Alhaji Sani Abubakar.
Speaking at the All Progressives Party’s (APC) Ward Congress held
at Bayagida Model Primary School, President Buhari said the passion to
serve and see real changes in the lives of Nigerians informed his choice
to join partisan politics in the first place, and inspired him to
contest elections in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015.
The President said that his decision to seek a second term in
office was borne out of a deep passion to serve Nigerians, and not for
personal gains.
President Buhari noted that his administration had already started
the process of ensuring fairness, justice and equity, in spite of
challenges, and would work hard to consolidate on the gains.
“I am not in politics for fun, frivolity or to amass wealth, I
have always been driven by a deep sense of commitment to make a
difference to the lives of our people.
“After my retirement from the army, or forceful retirement, I
sat back and watched as events unfolded on the political turf, and
realised the country needed an intervention for fairness, justice and
inclusion of Nigerians in the issues that affect their lives,’’ he said.
The President called for patience, maturity and orderliness as
the 2019 elections’ calendar begins to unfold, urging political parties,
candidates and the electorate to put the country first and always
remember that victory ultimately belongs to God.
“After going to the court so many times to challenge results of
elections in 2003, 2007 and 2011, and going up to the Supreme Court, I
concluded that ultimately it is God who determines who will win
elections, and in 2015 I got here,’’ he added.
In his remarks, the Katsina State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Masari,
said the process of electing the leaders of the party at the ward level
was hitch-free, orderly and based on the constitution of the APC.
“What we have here are our leaders that were chosen based on
consensus and we are happy that it reflects the will of the people and
the APC constitution. We followed the process to also ensure that there
is affirmation,’’ he said.
The Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Ward Congress, who
is also the Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, Ahmad Usman
El-Marzuq urged the party leaders to remain loyal and live up to
expectations.
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