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  • Updated: December 01, 2019

APC To Sanction Member Who Wants a Third Term For Buhari

APC To Sanction Member Who Wants a Third Term For Buhari

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has distanced itself from any suit that seeks the amending of the constitution to allow President Muhammadu Buhari go for a third term in office.  

A member of the party, Ebonyi State chapter, Charles Enya, had filed a suit at a Federal High Court in Abakaliki saying that the existing two-term tenure for presidents is "discriminatory."

The spokesperson for APC, Lanre Issa-Onilu said that, as the ruling party is described by its name "progressive," the party has no space for any "anti-democratic forces and charlatans."

He went further to say that the membership of Charles Enya would be verified, and if it is established that he is a member of the party, there would be steps taken to remove him.

“The All Progressives Congress (APC)read in the media about a purported legal action taken by a self-proclaimed member of the Party, Charles Enya, seeking an amendment of the constitution to allow President Muhammadu Buhari run for a third term in office,” the statement read.

“The Party had initially chosen to ignore him. However, it has become important to send a clear message to him and such other agents provocateurs.

“At the last National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Party, President Buhari didn’t mince words and he is not the type that talks tongue-in-cheek. He pointedly said he would abide by the constitution and uphold the oath of office he took, swearing by the holy book he believes in. This he said was besides his advanced age which made such an idea beyond his contemplation.

“The NEC meeting highlights released to the media by the party equally quoted the President admonishing APC members, leaders and elected officials to reposition themselves in their respective constituencies so as to sustain the administration’s landmark legacies beyond 2023 when the President’s constitutionally permitted terms end.

“The president said history would not be fair to members if the APC collapses after his second term. What better proof is required of the President’s resolve to abide by the constitution on term limit?

“The Party is, however, by this statement sending a strong signal to such other busybodies like Charles Enya who may be contemplating testing the resolve of our government on our mission to work for the best for our country to be ready to face the law.”

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