President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday night held a consutative meeting with the national caucus members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State House, Abuja.
The meeting was attended by the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, Bisi Akande, Segun Osoba, John Oyegun, Adams Oshiomhole, and the national secretary, Iyiola Omisore.
Also in attendance were members of the Progressive Governors Forum among other stakeholders.
A statement by the presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina quoted President Buhari as saying the meeting was convened to provide leadership and direction during the transition period.
He urged members of the National Advisory Council (NAC), governors and other stakeholders to build on the successes achieved so far through consultations and consensus building in the march towards 2023 general elections.
He said, “I am optimistic that the outcome of this consultation with the National Advisory Council will in addition to sharpening our focus, help to fortify the positive democratic principles, practices, and culture that already exists within the party system.
“In the course of these consultative processes, I have already met separately with the Progressive Governors and with all our eminent members who are aspiring to become the Presidential flag bearer for our party during the 2023 elections.
“I am pleased to inform you that those meetings have been fruitful and indicative of a party that is prepared and marching towards a third straight victory since 2015, at the presidential polls.
“My charge and appeal to all of you, therefore, is to reach out to your various spheres of influence to actively promote the spirit of consultation and consensus-building so that a formidable candidate for the 2023 presidential elections would emerge from the convention. Our citizens do not expect less from us.”
