Wednesday, 30th June 2021: President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on his defection from the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress, (APC).

Buhari said that the ruling party “is becoming more popular because of its impressive performance record and commitment to good governance.”

In a message delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Boss Mustapha, at the defection ceremony in Gusau on Tuesday, Buhari said he was proud of Matawale’s “timely and wise decision to join the governing party.”

He also said the party’s doors are wide open to other politicians who believe in its vision to rebuild Nigeria.

“Your voluntary decision to join our party confirms the fact that our agenda for good governance is the only reason why Nigerians are getting attracted to the APC because the other alternative didn’t work,” he added.

According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, President Buhari used the occasion to urge APC governors and elected lawmakers across the country “to continue to work harder to ensure our party maintains its popularity and retains power beyond 2023.”

He also reminded all elected party officials of the fact that their performance at all levels would impact significantly on the fortunes of the party, and therefore urged party leaders to avoid complacency in order to build the APC from strength to strength.