Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his steadfast commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), clarifying that he remains a loyal member of the ruling party. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, on Thursday, Buhari distanced himself from recent speculations surrounding his stance on political realignments and reaffirmed his dedication to the APC.
“I am an APC member, and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to popularize the party by all means,” Buhari declared. His comments come amid internal shifts within the APC, including the defection of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), which sparked speculation about Buhari’s potential involvement. However, Buhari’s statement underscores his continued allegiance to the party he helped shape.
The former president also expressed gratitude for the support he received from the APC during his presidency, calling it “the highest honor” and emphasizing his desire for nothing more in return. He acknowledged the sacrifices made by the party’s founding fathers and highlighted the importance of preserving the APC’s role in safeguarding democracy and constitutional governance.
His reaffirmation is seen as an effort to stabilize the party and reassure stakeholders about his position amidst ongoing discussions on its future direction.