A member of the National Caucus of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Sam Nkire, has said no amount of blackmail or distraction would make the party lose focus towards its promise to leave Nigeria better than it met it.
Reacting to comments by some opposition figures during Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary, Nkire said the APC government led by President Muhammadu Buhari could not be blamed for the problems that had existed in the last 55 years.
The APC chieftain said Buhari’s achievements in the last two years speak for themselves. He said even though his party recognises opposition, it, however, frowns at irresponsible opposition.
Nkire said it was unfortunate that some of the so-called leaders in opposition find it difficult to give President Buhari credit in the areas of peace and security.
“But for President Buhari, the 57th Independence anniversary wouldn’t have been celebrated peacefully.”
The Abia State-born politician said it was certain that Nigeria’s economy would have been worse than it is today, had the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) continued in power.
He said: “The APC is known to be a party of modest spenders with great achievements, while the reverse is the case for our ousted and grieving opponents.”