- Ahmed Makarfi, the chairman of the national caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his recovery
- Makarfi said All Progressives Congress (APC) did not stop his party from praying for President Buhari's quick recovery and return to Nigeria
- The chairman of the national caretaker committee of PDP however said his party will never wish ill of anybody
Ahmed Makarfi, the chairman of the national caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed to President Muhammadu Buhari that he and his party members would never wish him ill.
Makarfi who on Friday, August 25, congratulated Buhari on his recovery wished him greater strength to move the country forward, Punch reports.
NAIJ.com gathered he made this known at a meeting held with the president, the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and his party at the presidential villa, Abuja.
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He said: ''It is on record, president, that while you were away, being the major opposition party in the country did not stop us from praying for your quick recovery and return to Nigeria.
''So, a prayer for your health, president, we believe is a prayer for the good health of our country. This was why at several fora, we did, and enjoined others, irrespective of party affiliation, to pray for your quick recovery. It is a thing of joy, that Allah has answered our prayers.
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''In any case, this PDP firmly believes that opposition is no madness; it will therefore never wish ill of anybody, let alone the person saddled with the responsibility of leading our country''.
He however said the party would continue to keep the president on his toes.
According to him, ''This we shall do by giving you a good run for your money and constantly keeping you on your toes as we all strive to make this country better''.
Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had reported that President Buhari was meeting with leaders of the Peoples PDP as well as those of the ruling APC.
Watch a NAIJ.com TV video below of Nigerians talking about the Buhari administration: