Why APC Attracts New Members Despite Crisis – Buhari


President Muhammadu Buhari, says the interim leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC), has been able to steady the ship of the party despite finding itself wading through troubled waters.

Ekohotblog reports that the president attributed increase in the party’s members and having some of its stalwarts who dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) returning to its fold to the steps and moves made by the caretaker committee.

The Caretaker/Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee of the party is a 13-member team led by Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state.

The president, notably, acknowledged the recent defection of Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State from the PDP to the APC.

Speaking at the virtual Emergency National Executive Council Meeting of the APC at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday, Buhari said gaining of new members was an indication that the APC is making progress in its effort to address its leadership crisis.

“Healthy debates are now taking place and the potential for organs of the party to affirm majority positions as the decision of the party is now possible,” Buhari noted.

“Despite the challenge to restore peace in the party and the series of elections at hand, the fact that we have gained more members and that we are not losing members to the opposition under the present interim leadership indicates improvement for the party.

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“In fact, we have begun to win back our members who left us, and other notable political leaders are being attracted to our party.

“In this regard, I hereby acknowledge the return of many party stalwarts and their supporters, and particularly, His Excellency, David Umahi, Governor of Ebonyi State.

“This confirms that we are indeed making progress as a party of choice for Nigerians as we move towards the resolution of our leadership challenges.’’