Buhari, APC leaders celebrate return of former Speaker Dogara  

The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was on Friday thrown into wild celebration on the return of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, who officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja.

Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, on Friday, led Dogara to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa.

Then governor said the president welcomed Dogara into the party with open hands.

Governor Buni pointed out that the reasons Dogara left the APC no longer exist, adding that the visit to President Buhari was in continuation of efforts to rebuild the party.

Former Speaker emphasized that he would address the press on a later date to reveal details of his decision.

Dogara had in January 2019, announced his defection from the APC to the PDP.