Ebun Francis|
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said that his administration will not be distracted by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The President made the comment in Daura at a lunch meeting with some APC governors, members of the national and state assemblies and commissioners.
According to Buhari, his administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has the full understanding of Nigeria’s challenges and is encouraged by the support it is getting from Nigerians in addressing them.
In a statement by Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari was quoted to have said, ‘‘We are always encouraged when all our constituents are happy with the work we are doing and our genuine efforts to make sure that what we campaigned for in 2015 is still very much in our minds and we have not lost focus.”
‘‘In terms of security, economy and the fight against corruption, we have maintained focus. Even the opposition with all their resources cannot fault our identification of Nigeria’s priorities and the efforts being made to better them,” he said.
‘‘We will continue to do what we ought to do in the leadership position God has placed us and we thank the constituents for the support”.
On the recent defections, the President reiterated his earlier message to them: ‘‘for those who have decided to change camp for whatever reason, we wish them good luck.’’
The leader of the delegation and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State commended the President for his efforts in keeping the nation together through visionary leadership.
He said President Buhari had remained focused and unshaken by situations and circumstances.
‘‘It shows that your administration is approved by God,’’ Governor Okorocha said.
‘‘We are here to encourage you to keep doing what you are doing as Nigerians are very pleased with you.
‘‘We also want to inform you that we had a wonderful and peaceful Sallah celebration across the country because of security of lives and property you have guaranteed in our nation.’’