President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday condemned unconstitutional administration changes in some African countries, as he acknowledged that democracy remains the best form of government despite the any circumstances
The President who made the declaration when he received the outgoing Ambassadors of Angola and Emirati to Nigeria, Dr. Eustaquio Quibato and Dr Fahad Al Taffaq, respectively in a farewell audience at the State House.
This was contained in a statement released by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Thursday titled ‘President Buhari bids farewell to Angolan and UAE Ambassadors.’
Buhari’s statements came barely three months after he complained about the spate of coups in Africa when he hosted a delegation of the Universal Peace Federation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The President recalled the role Nigeria played in the liberation of Angola, noting that the country uses its size and resources to help sister African nations as must possible
He said despite the rash of military coups in some parts of the continent, “democracy is still the best option.”
Quibato who arrived earlier thanked the President for the “wise leadership you’ve been giving to Nigeria,” for being the Champion of Anti-Corruption in Africa, and for degrading the Boko Haram insurgency group.
He also lauded Buhari for repositioning the Nigerian economy to be less import dependent.
In another audience, Buhari received the outgoing Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Fahad Al Taffaq, saying he was quite glad that Nigeria made a good impression on him, as he stated in his remarks.
He recalled that he had been well received anytime he visited UAE, and assured that the two countries will continue to improve on their relationship, “as we have so much in common.”
Dr. Taffaq equally pledged that the two countries will continue to work “on the details of our relationship,” adding that he made lots of friends in government, the private sector, and civil society during his five-year tour of duty.
“I am leaving with beautiful memories. I will continue to be close to Nigeria in different capacities,” the Ambassador promised.
Polls: Enugu APC expels Chime, Okechukwu, others, suspends Nnamani, Onyeama
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State on Thursday announced that it has suspended the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama and former President of the Senate, Chief Ken Nnamani, from the party.
The party in the state also recommended the expulsion of former governor of the state, Sullivan Chime; Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechuukwu; former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Eugene Odo; Special Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Flavour Eze; Joe Mammel and Maduka Arum, from the party.
The state secretary of the party, Dr Robert Ngwu, who announced the suspension and expulsion said the recommendations were ratified by the State Executive Council, adding that the affected party members were involved in anti-party activities.
They were reported to have supported candidates of other political parties during the 2023 general elections.
