Atiku Bagudu, chairman of the progressive governors forum
(PGF), says President Muhammadu Buhari is in favour of the consensus mode for
selecting candidates for the party’s national positions.
Bagudu spoke on Tuesday at a media briefing after a meeting
of the APC governors with the president in Abuja.
Citing examples of the party’s leaders that emerged through
consensus, Bagudu said the president urged the governors to explore the option
of consensus.
“On consensus, Mr. President reminded us that we have
produced a number of national chairmen by consensus — Baba Akande emerged as
the pioneer chairman of the party by consensus; his excellency, John Oyegun,
emerged by consensus; his excellency, Adams Oshiomhole, emerged by consensus,”
Bagudu said.
“So, he is a believer
in consensus as one of the options of producing leadership, and he urged us to
explore consensus so that we can generate a list.
“While recognising that many people who have indicated
interest are equally competent, but knowing that just one person will occupy
the office, consensus is part of our constitution and he urged us to work
towards consensus.
“And the governors have also been working to ensure that as
part of the equitable arrangement, zoning and consensus are incorporated. We
have done that at the lower levels, and even at the national level. It’s almost
certain that we will achieve it.”
The APC governors had earlier said they are on the same page
on issues bordering on the national convention and zoning arrangement.
The governors said they are in support of the new date for
the party’s national convention, and also agreed on a zoning formula in which
northern zones will take positions earlier occupied by southern zones in the
last eight years and vice versa.
The Kebbi governor also said the governors are confident
that with guidance, the forthcoming zonal congresses will produce leaders “that
our party and Nigerians will be proud of”.
“Mr. President was pleased to receive us and support what
the governors are doing and also expressed his pleasure at the performance of
the party and the unity of the governors in supporting the party,” he said.
“He said we must
continue to do all that is possible to ensure that APC continues to deliver
progress and compete equitably and win elections in the future.”
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