President Muhammadu Buhari has called on all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite strongly in order to face successfully the challenges ahead, especially the 2019 general election. The President stated this yesterday when he met with the National Caucus of the APC at the presidential villa, Abuja.

Buhari, who told members of the caucus that he was not unaware of criticisms from Nigerians about the slow style and pace of his government in delivering the dividend of democracy, said what was paramount was the unity of party in facing bigger challenges ahead.

Buhari explained that the appointment of the Bola Ahmed Tinibu reconciliation committee was targeted at achieving the desired peace and harmony that would guarantee the needed success of the APC in the future.

He said: “I now turn to the party differences in various states. To this end, I have appointed a committee, headed by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a leader of the Party, to reconcile differences in various states.

“We hope the committee will be given maximum support and cooperation to enable it to satisfactorily carry out its work and get the party united in purpose and in shape for the battles ahead.

“I am very much aware of opinions and criticisms about the pace of government. In particular, the delay in appointments to boards of parastatals. Many boards have not been inaugurated so far.”

The President explained that now that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come out with the timetable for elections in 2019, the party should prepare itself for congresses at Wards, Local Governments, states and the Centre.

He said: “I now turn to the party differences in various states. To this end, I have appointed a committee, headed by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a leader of the Party, to reconcile differences in various states.

“We hope the committee will be given maximum support and cooperation to enable it to satisfactorily carry out its work and get the party united in purpose and in shape for the battles ahead.

“I am very much aware of opinions and criticisms about the pace of government. In particular, the delay in appointments to boards of parastatals. Many boards have not been inaugurated so far.”

The President explained that now that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come out with the timetable for elections in 2019, the party should prepare itself for congresses at Wards, Local Governments, states and the Centre.



“We should strictly follow the constitution of the party in undertaking these party elections. We should ensure internal democracy and avoid short cuts and illegal maneuvers which have characterized the opposition party with the consequences that they are now divided.

“The APC has a history of conducting free and fair primaries whenever consensus about any candidacy is not reached. Regardless of the outcomes of the primary processes, it is imperative that we all work together to ensure the victory of our party,” the President added. In his remarks, the National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie- Oyegun, said that there were tough times ahead of the party which its members must brace up to meet.

Oyegun explained that he was therefore in support of the reconciliation committee set up by President Buhari that would ensure a more coordinated and united approach to achieving better results.



“I therefore fully support the Asiwaju Peace Committee constituted by the President to reconcile all aggrieved groups within the party, and I encourage all of us to support the committee. The success of this committee will provide great impetus to the realization of victory for the party in the forthcoming general elections.”

Notable among personalities present at the meeting were Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Speaker House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; , state governors, members of National Working Committee, members of the National Assembly, members of National Executive Council, former governors and ministers among others. Senate President Bukola Saraki was conspicuously absent at the meeting.

Omeokachie:
2019 would not have been a "challenge" if you had not played deadly politics with:

1. Herdsmen and farmers issues

2. Babachir corruption scandal

3. NNPC $24b contract scandal

4. Illegal recall, reinstatement and promotion of Maina

5. Illegal promotion and recall of Yusuf who is facing corruption charges.

6. Increasing fuel prices while still paying the same subsidy you claimed never existed.

7. Controversy surrounding MTN fines that are said to have been compromised by people in your administration in exchange for bribes.

8. Kidnap of Dapchi girls, something you gained political capital from when it happened in Chibok.

9. Playing politics and using propaganda in the fight against boko haram.

10. Not having the qualification to hold the office of the President (no certificate till date).

11. Shielding of corrupt politicians that defects to your party.

12. No notable infrastructure started and completed by your administration in the last 3yrs.

13. Your nepotism, resulting Nigeria being divided than it has ever been.

14. Trying to forcefully take over people's lands for use by the killer herdsmen in the name of cattle colonies.

15. Never taking responsibility but always blaming others for your incompetence.

16. Using military for internal and illegal activities in the south while neglecting the fight against boko haram in the north where they are most needed.

17. Denying all electoral promised made. What then is the basis in trusting anything you say in future (credibility deficient).

Shedrack777:
well he just said tough times awaits them not us

Omeokachie:
2019 would not have been a "challenge" if you had not played deadly politics with:

1. Herdsmen and farmers issues

2. Babachir corruption scandal

3. NNPC $24b contract scandal

4. Illegal recall, reinstatement and promotion of Maina

5. Illegal promotion and recall of Yusuf who is facing corruption charges.

6. Increasing fuel prices while still paying the same subsidy you claimed never existed.

7. Controversy surrounding MTN fines that are said to have been compromised by people in your administration in exchange for bribes.

8. Kidnap of Dapchi girls, something you gained political capital from when it happened in Chibok.

9. Playing politics and using propaganda in the fight against boko haram.

10. Not having the qualification to hold the office of the President (no certificate till date).

11. Shielding of corrupt politicians that defects to your party.

12. No notable infrastructure started and completed by your administration in the last 3yrs.

13. Your nepotism, resulting Nigeria being divided than it has ever been.

14. Trying to forcefully take over people's lands for use by the killer herdsmen in the name of cattle colonies.

15. Never taking responsibility but always blaming others for your incompetence.

16. Using military for internal and illegal activities in the south while neglecting the fight against boko haram in the north where they are most needed.

17. Denying all electoral promised made. What then is the basis in trusting anything you say in future (credibility deficient).

Omeokachie:
2019 would not have been a "challenge" if you had not played deadly politics with:

1. Herdsmen and farmers issues

2. Babachir corruption scandal

3. NNPC $24b contract scandal

4. Illegal recall, reinstatement and promotion of Maina

5. Illegal promotion and recall of Yusuf who is facing corruption charges.

6. Increasing fuel prices while still paying the same subsidy you claimed never existed.

7. Controversy surrounding MTN fines that are said to have been compromised by people in your administration in exchange for bribes.

8. Kidnap of Dapchi girls, something you gained political capital from when it happened in Chibok.

9. Playing politics and using propaganda in the fight against boko haram.

10. Not having the qualification to hold the office of the President (no certificate till date).

11. Shielding of corrupt politicians that defects to your party.

12. No notable infrastructure started and completed by your administration in the last 3yrs.

13. Your nepotism, resulting Nigeria being divided than it has ever been.

14. Trying to forcefully take over people's lands for use by the killer herdsmen in the name of cattle colonies.

15. Never taking responsibility but always blaming others for your incompetence.

16. Using military for internal and illegal activities in the south while neglecting the fight against boko haram in the north where they are most needed.

17. Denying all electoral promised made. What then is the basis in trusting anything you say in future (credibility deficient).

madridguy:
You people should unite and conquer insecurity in Nigeria first.

GOD BLESS NIGERIA

BeeBeeOoh:


...“I am very much aware of opinions and criticisms about the pace of government. In particular, the delay in appointments to boards of parastatals. Many boards have not been inaugurated so far.”

https://newtelegraphonline.com/2018/02/2019-apc-must-unite-challenges-ahead-buhari/

Few months to another election

You gat to be kidding me

At least GEJ concentrated and did well in Agriculture during his tenure please remind me again, what is the area of concentration in this administration?