Some loyalists of former President Muhammadu Buhari have declared their support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, signalling cracks within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The declaration was made on Wednesday at a private meeting in Abuja.
State chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Buhari’s original political platform, gathered at Atiku’s residence to chart a new course.
Atiku, who is spearheading efforts to build a broad coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), hosted the delegation.
He pledged to work with them to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape.
The CPC bloc, long regarded as Buhari’s most loyal political base, accused the current administration of abandoning the ideals that brought the APC to power in 2015.
One of the leaders said politics should be visible and not hidden.
His words: “Bring it out, make it visible. Politics does not operate in the corner; bring your politics out. That is essentially what we are here to emphasise.
“We are the true followers of Buhari, and we are here today, Sir. When this coalition started, we identified early on with the party we wanted to align with.
“My leader, I want to assure and reassure you of our commitment. The CPC bloc is intact. President Buhari has left an unprecedented mark in the history of this country, and we will not allow it to be lost.
“We are now ready to merge into the new political platform that God has chosen for us, appointing you as the leader, that platform now being the ADC.”
Another CPC leader criticised the current government, saying it does not represent the movement’s original values.
He stated: “You see me, I don’t need to tell you I’m CPC. If you see former Attorney-General Malami, former Kaduna governor El-Rufai, and others who worked closely with President Buhari, you don’t need to be told they are CPC.
“Then, you can compare this with the faces you see now in positions of power.”
In his response, Atiku welcomed the move, describing it as a step towards building a formidable alliance capable of challenging the APC’s dominance.
His words: “I am particularly delighted to receive you today. This meeting represents a continuation of your journey and your struggles. I believe that with your support, we will be able to translate this journey into success.
“We will also work to form a government that reflects the vision of inclusivity and service to the people, a government responsive to the needs of ordinary citizens and committed to peace and unity across Nigeria.”
Atiku also urged them to mobilise their supporters for the ongoing voter registration exercise.
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