Al-Makura opposes Buhari on endorsement of Adamu, insists on becoming APC national chairman

Former Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State, an aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, may have subtly opposed President Muhammadu Buhari over his endorsement of former Governor Abdulahi Adamu for the APC national chairman. The former governor, therefore, insisted on sustaining his campaign for the APC national chairman.

Al-Makura and Adamu are both currently in the Seante.

Al-Makura at a consultation meeting with Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State at the Government House, Akure, notified the governor of his aspiration for the APC national chairman. He described Governor Akeredolu as the conscience of the APC “due to his sincerity and courage”; soliciting for his support at the APC national convention on March 26.

Al-Makura declared: “We are here with members of my campaign council to see you as one of the leaders of this country. As one of those who believe in true democracy. As one of those who has championed the inner mind of the people when it comes to justice, fairness and just cause.
“We feel you have a role to play in determining and shaping how this party is put together, especially in this critical time of transition. We must ensure the continuity of the gains we have had from President Muhammadu Buhari.
“This is the motivating factor that has made me throw my hat in the ring to consider contesting the office of the National chairman. We must give this party a principle, a good policy and raise the hope of our people.

“There is something that gives me comfort when I think about APC. It’s a party I am faithful to, to a fault. Never in the history of this country have different parties come together and work together and put harmonious and United focus to drive the process of unity in the country.

“President Buhari has held that tenaciously and made that the resolve and the sanctity of his administration. It has added value and we will just sustain it. We are here to solicit your support and cooperation.”

Governor Akeredolu held Al-Makura as a competent and committed APC member.
Akeredolu stated: “You have said many things and one thing that came out is APC value. We must be able to establish our value else we are wasting our time.”