A former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal over
his recent defection from the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, to
the All Progressive Congress, APC.
Speaking on Wednesday, October 29, at the party’s extra-ordinary convention which held in Abuja, Buhari said he was overwhelmed by the Speaker’s decision, Premium Times reports.
The Speaker had on Tuesday, during the House plenary session announced his defection to the opposition party, after which he adjourned the legislature till December 3.
Commending Tambuwal for his courage, he said despite the risk and odds against him, he dumped the PDP and not only did he defect, he strategically adjourned the House till December apparently to douse tension.
The APC chieftain said: “We will like to thank Alhaji Aminu
Tambuwal for what he did yesterday. We were overwhelmed,” the former
head of state said. “And it was only yesterday I admit that I ask what
profession is he and I was told he was a lawyer, I say no wonder.
“Taking such a remarkable risk and sending everybody on holidays till December is an achievement. By now we will be sounding like a broken record about the objective of the APC. Our intention God willing is to secure this country and to efficiently mend it. So God help us.”
Buhari, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the APC, congratulated the four parties which merged to form the APC for a successful merger, saying the leadership of the opposition parties needed to come together to be able to beat the PDP.
Tambuwal while addressing the crowd at the APC convention had thanked Nigerians for their support while also assuring them that he would continue to work for the development of the country.
Following Tambuwal’s defection, the Federal Government has reportedly withdrawn his security details.
Speaking on Wednesday, October 29, at the party’s extra-ordinary convention which held in Abuja, Buhari said he was overwhelmed by the Speaker’s decision, Premium Times reports.
The Speaker had on Tuesday, during the House plenary session announced his defection to the opposition party, after which he adjourned the legislature till December 3.
Commending Tambuwal for his courage, he said despite the risk and odds against him, he dumped the PDP and not only did he defect, he strategically adjourned the House till December apparently to douse tension.
Buhari at the APC mini convention in Abuja
“Taking such a remarkable risk and sending everybody on holidays till December is an achievement. By now we will be sounding like a broken record about the objective of the APC. Our intention God willing is to secure this country and to efficiently mend it. So God help us.”
Buhari, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the APC, congratulated the four parties which merged to form the APC for a successful merger, saying the leadership of the opposition parties needed to come together to be able to beat the PDP.
Tambuwal while addressing the crowd at the APC convention had thanked Nigerians for their support while also assuring them that he would continue to work for the development of the country.
Following Tambuwal’s defection, the Federal Government has reportedly withdrawn his security details.
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