Opposition is not enmity buhari counsels Apc,Pdp leader

Opposition is not enmity,
Buhari counsels APC, PDP
leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday
told leaders of the ruling APC, and
opposition PDP that in a multi-party
democracy, opposition should not be
viewed as enmity or with antagonism.
The president stated this when leaders of
both parties visited him at the
Presidential Villa , Abuja, on Friday.

APC national chairman, Chief John
Oyegun led the APC delegation, while the
PDP delegation is led by the chairman of
its National Caretaker Committee, Sen.
Ahmad Makarfi.

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Buhari in his address, thanked both
party members for coming out to welcome
him back to the country, adding that
their visit signifies the unity of Nigeria.
“It is not a party occasion. It is not a
political gathering. It is a symbol of our
National unity. It is also an expression of
the maturity of our democracy”, he
stated.
The president continued, that “Multi-
party democracy is a very tried and
tested form of government. Opposition
does not mean hostility, enmity or
antagonism. Democracy needs opposition,
one which is vibrant but responsible.
“I am very pleased to see you assembled
here all shades of opinion in Nigeria.
Please convey to our countrymen and
women in your respective states my deep
gratitude to all those who prayed for my
recovery. I am imploring all Nigerians to
continue praying for peace and
prosperity in Nigeria”.
The president is also scheduled to meet
with the governors of the 36 states later
in the day.