Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his membership and loyalty to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The clarification comes after former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, claimed that he consulted Mr Buhari before dumping APC for Social Democratic Party, SDP.
However, in a statement signed by his media aide, Garba Shehu, the former president said he remains committed and would like to be addressed as a member of the ruling party.
Mr Buhari added that he would do everything within his power to strengthen the party and popularise the party.
According to him, he would never abandon the party that gave him the platform to lead Nigeria for two terms.
The full statement read: “Without referring to any individual, cast of characters, or issues, principles and ideals currently being discussed by Party leaders at various levels, former President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated what he’s said times without number, that he is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) @OfficialAPCNg , and would like to be addressed as a loyal member of the party.
“He says he wants to leave no one in doubt that he would never turn his back on the Party that gave him two terms of office, and would do whatever he can to popularise it.
“I am an APC member and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to popularise the party by all means.”
“He went on to add that at present, he has nothing but gratitude for the support that the Party gave him before and during his tenure as President, which he considers as the highest honour, and would never ask for anything more.
“He further stated that the pains taken by the founding fathers to establish a strong party to protect our constitution, and democracy as a system of government, are worthy sacrifices that should be cherished and nurtured.”
