President Buhari Meets APC, PDP Leaders (Video)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to a tweet on the president Twitter handle @NGRPresident, the meeting was held at the state House Abuja.

Speaking at the meeting with PDP and APC National Leaders, the president said opposition does not mean hostility, enmity or antagonism.

He added that democracy needs opposition, one which is vibrant but responsible.

Speaking, National Chairman of the PDP, Ahmed Makarfi said they thank God for Buhari’s recovery.

”The entire family of PDP joins compatriots in welcoming you back from your medical vacation. We thank God for your recovery,” said Makarfi.

”We believe the President of our country, regardless of what party flag he or she flies, is our President.

”We will never wish ill of anyone, not to talk of the person saddled with the responsibility of leading Nigeria.

”PDP ready to offer legitimate, decent opposition. We will do this to keep govt in check, but ultimately for the benefit of Nigeria.

”We assure you of as much cooperation as an opposition party can give After all the role of the opposition is to take over power.”

Also speaking, the Chairman of the APC, John Odigie Oyegun said the meeting has sent out a message that Buhari is the President of all Nigerians, regardless of party, religion, ethnicity.

The APC delegation is made up of Oyegun, Former Senate President Ken Nnamani, Former Information Minister Tony Momoh, Former Governor of Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva, Senator Ifeanyi Ararume, among others.

While the PDP includes: Markarfi, Senator Ben Obi, Senator Stella Omu, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, and Professor T. Adeniran.

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo was also in attendance.

President @MBuhari meeting with PDP and APC Leaders at the State House this morning. PDP Chairman Sen Ahmed Makarfi arriving for the Meeting pic.twitter.com/e8LVwgESk4

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 25, 2017

Today’s Meeting with PDP & APC was not a political gathering, but a symbol of our unity and an expression of the maturity of our democracy. pic.twitter.com/1h4EQcju58

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 25, 2017