By Adesuwa Tsan
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed the Chairman of the Proressive Governors Forum (PGF) and Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu, and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara, saying the party is proud to identify with them.
This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, to felicitate with the duo on their 59th and 53rd birthdays, respectively.
The party “urged all lovers of Nigeria and true patriots to emulate the progressive traits of the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu, who turns 59 and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara on his 53rd birthday.”
*Gov. Bagudu
It added,”In the governance of Kebbi State and contributions to the growth of the APC and the PGF he leads, Governor Bagudu has displayed uncommon vision and participatory leadership which has positively impacted on the human capital development of the state and strengthened the party and PGF, in line with its progressive ideals.
“In his exemplary private and public dealings, the APC is proud to identify with Dogara who has shown himself as a patriotic and grassroot politician. Dogara has constantly displayed time-honoured attributes of decency, transparency, hardwork, Integrity and a people-centric posture.
*Rt. Hon. Dogara
“Undoubtedly, Dogara’s recent return to the APC is a major signpost that the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) is achieving its core mandate to reposition the party, address grievances and achieve true reconciliations accross party ranks.
“While the APC family prays for Bagudu and Dogara’s good health and wisdom to undertake their public and private endevours. We are assured that they will be always ready to undertake assignments to reposition and strengthen our great party.”