The All Progressives Congress has said
former President Olusegun Obasanjo, was
sympathetic to the cause of the party
because of his desire for positive change in
2015. Deputy National Chairman (North) of
the All Progressives Congress, Senator Lawal
Shuaibu said this in an interview with
reporters in Abuja, on Sunday. He noted that
the former President who is still an active
member of the ruling Peoples Democratic
Party, was like most Nigerians; desirous of
an end to maladministration and impunity.
According to him, while it was true that
Obasanjo is not a card carrying member of
the APC, his interest in bringing about a
change in the way things are done is glaring.
Shuaibu said, “We don’t have any connection
with Obasanjo other than Obasanjo
sympathising with anybody that could effect
change in this country. “He is not a member
of our party mind you, he is still a PDP man
but for the fact that he is a former
democratic President in this country people
listen to him. “More often than not, some
people go to seek for his advice both from
PDP, APC and other parties. But he is
interested in the type of change we are
driving at, so he is to a certain extent
sympathetic with the APC.”
He noted that there was nothing wrong with
the APC receiving members of the PDP who
have come to realise their mistakes. The APC
chieftain said the party has put in place a
machinery to ensure strict adherence to its
policies and programmes as contained in its
manifesto. He explained that parties which
came together to form the APC have all
agreed to adhere strictly to the code of
conduct as well as ethics enshrined in the
founding principles of the new party. Shuaibu
also assured Nigerians that the APC will
strictly observe the provisions of its
constitution and the party manifesto as well
as ensure the supremacy of the party.
Reacting to the over N21 billion raised by
PDP to fund President Jonathan’s re-election,
Shuaibu said his party was not worried. He,
however, said that of the APC will be
transparent and made public in a manner
consistent with its avowed commitment to
transparency.
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