Former president Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his commitment to the ruling All Progressives Congress, amid rumour claiming his exit from the party.
In a statement by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu, shared via his X page on Thursday, Buhari vowed to do everything within his power to strengthen the ruling party.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the former president’s statements is coming, amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
Recall that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, claimed that he had seek the consent of his political godfather, Buhari before moving to Social Democratic Party.
READ MORE: “I Had Consent Of My Godfather, Buhari Before Leaving APC” – El-Rufai
Reacting to the development, Buhari made it clear that he would never abandon the party that gave him the platform to lead Nigeria for two terms.
The statement partly reads: “Former president, Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated what he said times without number that he is member of the All Progressives Congress, APC 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 to the party that gave him two terms of office and would do whatever he can to popularize 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 honor, 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.”
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