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Sen. Chris Ngige; Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo, Gen.
Muhammadu Buhari and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo at APC Campaign In Awka, Anambra State
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The
ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that it will not be drawn into
the ongoing controversy regarding the visit of former head of state and
candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, to the
United Kingdom.
Mr.
Buhari’s campaign office had stated that the former head of state was in the
U.K. on a working visit.
The story continues:
However,
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State and other supporters of the PDP have claimed
that Mr. Buhari is in the U.K. for medical treatment.
Mr.
Buhari has already met with former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on
Saturday, a meeting Mr. Blair’s office confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES.
The
London-based think tank, Chatham House, has also confirmed that Mr. Buhari will
speak on the topic: “Prospects for Democratic Consolidation in Africa:
Nigeria’s Transition”, at the Royal Institute of International Affairs.
In
an interview with PREMIUM TIMES Monday, the spokesperson of the PDP,
Olisa Metuh, said the party was not interested in the controversy regarding the
trip.
“As
a party that has target and vision, we will not be involved in the discussion
on that matter. General Buhari’s trip to the U.K. we believe is personal and we
do not wish him any harm,” he said. However,
Mr. Metuh blamed the leadership of the APC over the controversy saying they are
“mismanaging information regarding the trip”.
“We want to point out that
the only question here is the issue of morality and integrity of the APC
leadership. They are mismanaging the information as if they have something to
hide,” he said.
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