APC to hold convention as Buhari declares tenure extension illegal
and national constitutions, rather than put APC and its activities at grave risk.”
He also cautioned against any action that would make the party susceptible to the opposition’s plots.
Buhari said, “They (the opposition) can delay or divide us further within the party when they quote appropriate portions of the party constitution and of the country.” including present incumbents, to seek to contribute to the party by vying for executive offices as they see fit.”
He said, “If the elongations were deemed illegal then all subsequent party actions, including the nomination of all of our candidates for elective offices, might also be of questionable legality.
“Such a predicament would constitute an unnecessary and mortal blow to the party and its role in promoting progressive governance to Nigeria.
“Moreover, President Buhari has affirmed for all to see that our party is one based on the rule of law coupled with a firm adherence to internal democracy. While it would have been easy to allow the ill-conceived motion of 27 February to stand, President Buhari showed principle and courage by steering the party back to its original and correct path.
“The President has spoken. Today is a good day for those who cherish democracy and legality.
“His action will go far in advancing the process of internal reconciliation that is now underway. It is a time for the party to move forward and begin to plan and organize the needed congresses according to the existing timetables,” he said.