President Muhammadu Buhari says last Tuesday’s defection of Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by principles rather than opportunistic motives.
The president in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Garba Shehu titled, ‘President Buhari praises Umahi’s defection’ said he was proud of the governor for the bold move.
The president commended the defection of Umahi to APC, saying it’s based on principle rather than coercion’.
“I am proud of Governor David Umahi for taking this bold decision in accordance with his conscience and principles rather than any external influence or coercion.
“Good governance is very important to us in the APC, and I’m glad that the governor has cited this as a major factor in his decision to join us. I urge our citizens to pay less emphasis on identity politics if we want our democracy to make a positive impact on our country.”
He noted that “with men like Umahi, I foresee a brighter future for our democracy because the voters will be more motivated by performance records of parties and their candidates.”
“Let me once again; commend the boldness of Governor Umahi for taking this courageous decision in a country where principles are in short supply among many. I know people might call him names, but that is the price men of principles have to pay for acting according to their conscience and convictions,” Buhari added
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