Admin l Friday, August 25, 2017
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari today said that democracy needs a very vibrant opposition to be able to thrive.
The President spoke during a meeting with leadership of the All Progressive Congress, APC and those of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP including their governors. It was the first meeting the president is having with members of the opposition since he took over power in May 29, 2015.
Although the meeting held behind closed door, the tweeter handle of the presidency was quite active on what transpired during the meeting.
President Muhammadu Buhari said at the meeting that opposition does not mean hostility, enmity or antagonism but that democracy needs a vibrant opposition to thrive.
“Opposition does not mean hostility,enmity or antagonism. Democracy needs opposition, one which is vibrant but responsible.” ~ Pres @MBuhari
Speaking at the occasion, Chairman of the PDP, caretaker committee, Sen Ahmed Makarfi said his party will never wish ill of anyone not to talk of a person saddled with the responsibility of leading Nigeria.
“We will never wish ill of anyone, not to talk of the person saddled with the responsibility of leading Nigeria. We assure you of as much cooperation as an opposition party can give—After all the role of the opposition is to take over power.
“We believe the President of our country — regardless of what party flag he or she flies — is our President. PDP ready to offer legitimate, decent opposition. We will do this to keep govt in check, but ultimately for the benefit of Nigeria”, he said at the meeting.
