BREAKING: President Buhari meets with APC, PDP leaders (photo/video)

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BREAKING: President Buhari meets with APC, PDP leaders (photo/video)
Updated: 10 hours ago

Author: Omotayo Yusuf
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President Muhammadu Buhari is meeting with leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as well as those of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The president met with the leaders of the two main parties on Friday, August 25 at the Presidential Villa.


Senator Ahmed Makarfi led the delegation from the opposition party to the meeting which was also confirmed by the president's aide.

President Buhari also spoke at the end of the meeting, commending the leaders for coming around.



The president meeting with APC, PDP leaders at the Presidential Villa. Credit: Twitter, Presidency

12.40: Chief John Oyegun who is the Chairman of the PC speaks after Makarfi saying the meeting signifies Buhari is the president of all Nigerians regardless of party or region.



12.33: Makarfi insists that no matter the party the president comes from, he still enjoys the support of Nigerians.



President Buhari shake hands with Senator ahmed Makarfi at the end of the meeting. Credit: Twitter, Presidency
12.15: Senator Makarfi speaks welcoming the president back to the country, insisting that they don't wish him evil.



President Buhari thanked the party leaders for coming around to see him. Credit: Twitter, Presidency





The leaders of the opposition party arrived by 12:25 where they proceeded to the meeting with the president.

NAIJ.com had reported that President Buhari will discuss the spending of the Paris Club refund by states with governors as well as the agitation for restructuring.


The issue of the release of the last tranche of the Paris Club refund believed to be N200billion will also be discussed as well as the issue of security of the nation.

A source at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said state chief executives have been notified of the meeting.

The source said: “I can confirm to you that the meeting will hold on Friday and the state chief executives have been notified."

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