PDP governors’ meeting disappointing, says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Monday’s meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum meeting held in Ibadan, as a “political jamboree” with “no substance.”
Senator John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
Mr Akpanudoedehe said the APC was disappointed that the meeting which should ordinarily be used to consult and proffer solutions to the nation’s challenges was turned to an avenue to attack the ruling party and it’s government.
“Going by the communique issued by the PDP Governors’ Forum at the end of its meeting on Monday, it is unfortunate that the PDP governors chose to engage in misplaced name calling and abuses,” he said.
The PDP governors at the end of their meeting in Ibadan called on the “incompetent and rudderless” ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to make policies that will foster national unity and cohesion.
The governors also demanded devolution of powers to the federating state’s while calling for restructuring of the country.
Mr Akpanudoedehe, however, feels the PDP governors failed to seize a golden opportunity provided by the meeting to offer meaningful and patriotic contributions to the state of the nation.
He stressed that the efforts and records of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government on revamping the economy and devolution of powers was visible and unmatched.
He added that the administration’s efforts at upgrading the country’s security architecture, governance and electoral reforms, addressing perennial farmers and herders clashes,and public sector reforms were also visible.
Mr Akpanudoedehe recalled that President Buhari on May 20, 2020 signed an executive order on the implementation of financial autonomy of state legislature and Judiciary, which he claims was rejected by the PDP governors.
He assured Nigerians that the Buhari-led government would continue to identify and partner with patriotic and well meaning individuals and interests in its determined efforts to make the country better while addressing its challenges.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Navy holds route march to boost combat readiness
The exercise, conducted through Egweama communities in Brass, aimed to enhance physical endurance, promote healthy living, and maintain a physically fit force.
Sport
Nigeria’s Stallions beat Ghana, fall to Morocco in Africa rugby men’s sevens
The Stallions opened their campaign with a 26-5 victory over Ghana’s Black Eagles but suffered a 36-5 defeat to Morocco in their second match of the competition.
Heading 4
APC reviews structures, declares readiness for 2027
APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the review covered the party’s structures from the national, state, local government and ward levels to polling units.
Heading 1
Sultan, ex-Archbishop of Canterbury urge peaceful coexistence in Nigeria, beyond
“There is a need for a strong call on religious and faith communities to work towards checking all forms of hatred,” the Sultan said.
Abuja
Police arrest suspected ‘one chance’ robbers in Abuja
The FCT police command arrested three suspected members of a ‘one chance’ robbery gang in Abuja.
Economy
TCN, Imcomtel inspect Katsina substation ahead of major installation
TCN, Katsina sub-region, and Imcomtel Engineering Limited inspected the Katsina 330/132/33 kilovolt (kV) transmission substation project ahead of a major installation.
