Read details of what PDP Chairman Makarfi told Buhari upon visit to him

Nigeria - Caretaker Chairman of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Makarfi has said to President Buhari that the party was poised to play the role of opposition energetically, vibrantly, but very decently and with all sense of responsibility, stating thus;

"This we shall do by giving you a good run for your money and constantly keeping you on your toes as we all strive to make this country better."

Makarfi said it was with a deep sense of gratitude to God that the Peoples' Democratic Party joined "our compatriots in welcoming you back home from your medical vacation. 

We thank Him for your recovery even as we pray that He continues to guide and guard you as well as give you greater strength to shoulder the onerous responsibilities of your office, for the betterment of our country. 

It is on record Mr President that while you were away, being the major position 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 This health Mr President, we believe is a prayer for the good health of our country. 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."

He said PDP firmly believed that opposition is no madness and would 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."

Makarfi assured Buhari of cooperation as much as the opposition could possibly give to enable him give his best in the process of "navigating the ship of our state into of a better tomorrow. We are glad to note that already the legislators of our party are cooperating with those of the majority party in both arms of the National Assembly to ensure a smooth legislative sail for the system. We are also proud of the contributions of our governors to the deliberations and other activities of both the National Council of State and the National Economic Council. 

"Mr President, I want to reiterate our offer and assurances of PDP's cooperation with the government on any programme sincerely designed to take Nigeria to higher levels. We identify with, and will continue to support the fight against terrorism as well as other crimes that have sneaked into our consciousness like kidnapping and banditry, as well as farmers/herdsmen clashes and other crimes camouflaged as such and all other anti-social vices that slow down our nation's wheels of progress."

Makarfi, who also also declared the PDP's support for the fight against corruption, appealed that the institutions saddled with this onerous task be given a necessary encouragement and independence to do the right thing in order to help in further strengthening the institutions and insulating them from undue political interferences and give them a more credible outlook in the eyes of the public. 

"There is no way we can have a respectable voice in the comity of civilized nations until we rebuild our institutions and imbue them with the necessary independence and confidence that will improve both their visage and standing with the citizenry The government should lead the charge in this regard by, especially, exhibiting greater respect to judicial pronouncements as well as respecting the fundamental rights of all Nigerians. 

"The PDP as a great believer in the unity of this country will also partner with the government in any way(s) that will strengthen our historic bond and rebuild bridges of our beautiful relationships that seem to be cracking at the moment. 10. Mr President, we once again express our sincere happiness at your recovery and return home. We wish you more good health, strength and God's guidance", Makarfi said.

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