Defectors Cannot Stop APC From Moving Nigeria Forward – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that the efforts of defectors and their sponsors in the
opposition will not distract his adminstration from it efforts to develop and reposition Nigeria for greater
prosperity.

While speaking in Daura on Thursday, President Buhari declared that with the full support of Nigerians,
the All Progressive Congress (APC) has fashion a way to deal with the numerous problems confronting
the country.

The President made this known at lunch with some APC Governors accompanied by some members of
the National and State assemblies and commissioners.

‘‘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.

‘‘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,’’ he said.

On the defections within the major political parties, the President reiterated his earlier message to them:
‘‘for those who have decided to change camp for whatever reason, we wish them good luck.’’

Also speaking was the chairman of APC Governor’s Forum, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State
applauded the President for his great efforts in keeping the nation together through visionary leadership.
Okorocha told the President, ‘‘we are here to encourage you to keep doing what you are doing as
Nigerians are very very pleased with you.

‘‘We also want to inform you that we had wonderful and peaceful Sallah celebration across the country
because of security of lives and property you have guaranteed in our nation.’’

The Governors of Katsina, Kebbi, Kano and Niger States were also there with the Imo State governor.