AKANDE @ 75: How we’ll offer better alternatives in 2015 —APC LEADERS

Charles Kumolu                                                                                             

LAGOS—LEADERS of All Progressives Congresses, APC, yesterday, dismissed fears that the recent realignments in the party would not stand the test of time.

The leaders , at the 75th birthday colloquium of the national chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, said the party had come to stay.

The APC chieftains also called on Nigerians to support its quest for electoral success during the 2015 general elections, adding that the party would provide better alternatives to what the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was currently offering.

Those at the event,entitled Developing A New Leadership: An Imperative To National Development, include former Head of State, General Mohammed Buhari (rtd), Rivers State  governor, Rotimi Amaechi, Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, Nassarawa State governor, Tanko  Al-Makura, Imo State governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha and Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.

Others are former speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Masari, former governor of Ogun State, Chief Segun Osoba, former Ekiti State governor, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, former Anambra State governor, Senator Chris Ngige, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and former Lagos State deputy governor, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, among others.

In his remarks, General Buhari,  who, chaired the forum, described as exemplary the leadership offered by the celebrant as the governor of Osun State, adding that the leadership class should always lead the nation right.

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, who spoke for APC governors, said:  ‘’T he reason for APC is to correct this anomaly. The APC shall never disappoint you. We are a people carefully chosen by destiny at a time when our nation is in dire need of leadership.

“It is by divine intervention of God almighty that APC came about. In 2015, Nigeria will sing a new song.

‘’ APC will always offer a different leadership approach that will be beneficial to all Nigerians. We are assuring everyone here that APC shall never fail Nigeria. We were carefully chosen by destiny to rescue the country.

“In 2015, Nigerians will sing a new song because APC will correct all the anomalies in this country. Corruption, lack of electricity will become a thing of the past through our efforts. And we are saying that  APC is on fast-track to change Nigeria for good.

“We are assuring Nigerians that APC has come to stay. All that are needed are prayers and  support from the people.’’

Source: Vanguard