National Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mai Mala Buni has charged Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State to do justice to all members of the APC across all levels in the State.
Buni described Umahi’s defection to APC as timely and appropriate, as they have started to rebuild the party with reconciliation and registration of new members.
Speaking in Abakaliki during the formal reception of Umahi to APC, the Yobe state Governor noted that they were not just happy receiving Umahi to APC but they were happy with the great performance of the Governor in the State.
He noted that the national ruling party believes in equity and fairness and that was why President Muhammadu Buhari does not consider party affiliations when making sure that the welfare of the Nation is being into consideration.
He further described the President as a man of Justice and fairness which he said was the reason that Governor Umahi left his former Party to the APC.
Harping on the administration of the APC administration, the National Chairman recalled that when the President took over the mantle of leadership, Buhari discovered that over 27 States and many local government areas were unable to pay salaries and the President had to provide bailout funds to enable the States pay salaries.
He also added that some of the flagship programs of the federal government like the Anchor Borrowers were executed by States without party considerations.
Buni said: “Yesterday night we have received the Governor, Engr David Umahi and his supporters to APC during a dinner night. Your Excellency, you are most welcomed. We are happy to receive you on behalf of the APC family. We are happy not because we are receiving you but because you have performed, you’re performing; you have delivered, you are delivering”.
“Your intention to join APC is timely; it’s appropriate because you are coming to our party at a time we have started rebuilding the Party. And to rebuild this Party, we have started with reconciliation and now we have started the second phase which is membership across the country”.
“Today marks the new beginning in the political history of Ebonyi State. Your Excellency, I know you are a man of Justice. You will do justice to all manner of members across all levels of the state from Ward, Local Government to the State level”.
Umahi stated that the State is now 99.9% APC pointing out that in no distance time, all the PDP National Assembly members from the state will join the APC, as they are all tired of PDP and its empty promises.
The Governor who promised to be fair to all members in the state noted that he left PDP for the interest of the South East zone.
He also announced that he joined the APc with the 23 members of the state House of Assembly, 106 members of his cabinet, 13 Council chairmen and 171 Councillors and over 3000 other political appointees.
Umahi said: “Today, Ebonyi State is 99.9% APC, the remaining 1% are the National Assembly members and some of our Elders Council. I know too well that all of them will soon join us in APC because in Ebonyi State, there is no opposition”.
“I know what the National Assembly members are looking for and the moment they get it, they will join us in APC. I want to assure all that this new house built on equity and trust will accommodate all”.
“Party should not divide us, I believe that together we will be stronger. So there is no need for anyone to be aggrieved. Its high time South East move to APC in totality. We are tired of PDP and their empty promises”.
“We have gotten our freedom now, freedom from one person deciding the faith of millions of people as seen in PDP”.
“I want to assure all that everyone would be carried along. No one would be discriminated. We are going to work as a family to achieve our common goal and aspiration”.
Umahi also commend President Buhari for all the support and encouragement so far given to the state adding that the support of Mr. President is the testimony of the transformation being witnessed in Ebonyi State today.
“We must thank the leadership of the APC for giving us the opportunity to be part of the transformation in the country. South East must get it right now”.
A leader of APC in the South East and Former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani commended Ukahi for taking Ndigbo to where they belong.
The former Senate President noted that Umahi has set the space in the state and has position the aligned with the ruling party and cannot deviate from it.
The state Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe declared he will follow Govenor Umahi to anywhere since he was the one that called him to work with him.
Those who attended the function includes, Attorney General of the Federation, Justice Abubarka Malami, Governors of Kebbi, Niger, Jigawa and other APC National leaders from the South East region.
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