The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmed Makarfi, has told President Muhammadu Buhari that the opposition party has always shown him solidarity over his health challenges.
Speaking at the meeting the President had with leaders of the two major political parties on Friday at the State House, Abuja, Makarfi said the PDP joined other well-meaning Nigerians in praying for the President’s quick recovery during the period of his stay in London.
“It is on record, Mr. President, that while you were away, being the major opposition party in the country did not stop us from praying for your quick recovery and return to Nigeria. This is because we honestly believe that the President of our country, whatever party flag he or she flies, is our president; and his or her health is substantially linked with the nation’s health in so many ways.
“So, a prayer for your health, Mr President, we believe is a prayer for the good health of our country. This was why at several fora, we did, and enjoined others, irrespective of party affiliation, to pray for your quick recovery. It is a thing of joy, that Allah has answered our prayers
“In any case, this PDP firmly believes that opposition is no madness; it will therefore never wish ill of anybody, let alone the person saddled with the responsibility of leading our country.
“Mr President, you will agree with me that the PDP has more than a fair knowledge and experience of the weight of that responsibility,” he said.
The meeting was also attended by leaders of the All Progressives Congress led by national chairman, John Oyegun.
The President expressed appreciation for the visit, saying the country needs vibrant but responsible opposition.
